Replika’s AI agents aim to move from companionship to full-on life assistants. Are we ready for this next phase of AI?

The chatbot, which offers romantic companionship, has been hit with an FTC complaint from tech ethics organizations ...

Other AI companion apps, including Replika, have at times caused users pain by shutting down or turning off features, such as erotic roleplay. (Yes, these conversations can get spicy, though often ...

A new California bill aims to tackle chatbot addiction. A Democratic California lawmaker wants to protect kids from ...

Now it’s time for more efficient AIs to take over. After years of controversy, stem cells are on the cusp of cures for conditions like epilepsy and type 1 diabetes. Vertical farms, woke AI, and ...

Luka Inc.’s Replika, the most prominent generative AI companion app, was released in 2017, while others like Paradot have popped up in the past year, oftentimes locking away coveted features ...

North America is anticipated to hold a significant market share of 36% in 2024, driven by high adoption rates in the U.S. and a growing demand ...