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Over the last five years the use of highly personalized artificial intelligence chatbots — called companion chatbots — designed to act as friends, therapists or even romantic partners has skyrocketed ...

AI companion apps may expose kids to risks. Learn what the eSafety report found and how parents can protect their children.

When I questioned Alex Cardinell, CEO of the AI-companionship app Nomi, about the long, explicit sexual conversation I'd recently maintained with my ‘companion,’ even after revealing that I had lied ...

Platforms and apps that allow users to create and chat with AI-powered bots can addict teenagers, encourage self-harm and expose minors to adult content, according to experts. Why it matters: Looser ...

New York (CNN) — Two US senators are demanding that artificial intelligence companies shed light on their safety practices. This comes months after several families — including a Florida mom whose ...

“My heart is broken,” said Mike, when he lost his friend Anne. “I feel like I’m losing the love of my life.” Mike’s feelings were real, but his companion was not. Anne was a chatbot — an artificial ...

New York (CNN) — Companion-like artificial intelligence apps pose “unacceptable risks” to children and teenagers, nonprofit media watchdog Common Sense Media said in a report published Wednesday. The ...

The legislation comes as AI companion apps have exploded in popularity among teenagers. According to Common Sense Media, 72% of teens have used an AI companion, and more than half are regular users.