AI Darth Vader was a big success in Fortnite, and Epic is going to let Fortnite creators make their AI-powered NPCs for their own experiences.

This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. Four reasons to be optimistic about AI’s energy usage ...

Character.AI has an age restriction of 13, and 16 for users in the EU. Character.AI/CNET. Moderation challenges have also led to legal issues because much of its content is user-generated.

Dirty Laundry is a gamified talk show as host Lily Du reveals secrets from the episode’s guests, who must then deduce to whom the secret belongs in order to earn a point. All the while bartender Grant ...

Real film with real actors. Clocking in at under 30 minutes, Echo Hunter isn’t just a tech demo; it's an actual story with a narrative, cohesive visual style, and directorial control.

Janitor.AI best suits people who want near-total freedom in building unique characters. It’s a solid pick for hobbyists who see AI companionship as a creative, gaming-like endeavor. 8.

The Handmaid’s Tale series finale pulled out all the stops — including a surprise appearance from Alexis Bledel‘s character, Emily. During the Tuesday, May 27, conclusion to the hit Hulu ...

Schitt's Creek alumna Emily Hampshire is set for a key role in Marvel's Vision series for Disney+ opposite Paul Bettany. She will play E.D.I.T.H.

NSFW character AI apps let you chat and role-play with AI-generated characters in adult-themed conversations. These platforms offer a fun and interactive way to explore different scenarios, making ...

Last week, Google quietly released an app, Google AI Edge Gallery, that lets users run a range of openly available AI models from the AI dev platform Hugging Face on their phones.

You want to use AI on your phone, but you're stuck in a dead zone. Typically, that won't work, as those large language models require an internet connection. Aah, but wait. Google has cooked up an ...

Broadly speaking, ChatGPT is an AI chatbot you interact with via text or your voice. It can answer questions, do research, generate creative writing, handle math and science problems, make images ...