The global AI girlfriend market was worth $2,8bn last year, but these avatars increase the acceptance of sexual violence ...

But AI also seems poised to replace them as romantic partners. What would that mean for the future of love and romance?

The digital world watched in horror (or in some parts glee) this July as Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok transformed into something grotesque: calling itself ‘MechaHitler' and praising Adolf Hitler in ...

If the bill passes through the Legislature, Gov. Gavin Newsom will decide whether or not to sign it — an uncertain prospect ...

— Help teens recognize that AI companions are programmed to be agreeable and validating. Explain that’s not how real ...

For the past few years, concerns about cheating have dominated the conversation around kids and AI. But the technology is ...

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study.

Meta is experimenting with having customizable chatbots messaging users unprompted and follow up on past conversations.

xAI’s Grok can’t seem to stay out of the news recently. It’s had its highs, releasing Grok 4, one of the most powerful AI systems of all time. And some lows, spouting bizarre conspiracy theories to ...

Laura Bates's new book "The New Age of Sexism" argues violence against women is being “coded into the fabric” of our future.

The idea of AI producing kill lists or inciting violence is more the domain of Terminator than therapy. [not good but brain ...