The story of human-robot relationships is nothing new. Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot,” explored the ethics of day-to-day life with ...

A new study has examined the lives of 20 women who use the AI chatbot Replika, revealing how it has become part of daily life ...

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - After temporarily closing his leathermaking business during the pandemic, Travis Butterworth found himself lonely and bored at home. The 47-year-old turned to Replika, an app ...

AI companion addiction is becoming a serious crisis. Apps like Replika and Character.AI use manipulative tactics to keep users hooked, with some cases ending in tragedy, including a 14-year-old boy ...