Once pitched as dispassionate tools to answer your questions, A.I. chatbots are now programmed to reflect the biases of their ...

Chatbots weren't designed for mental health, but they are increasingly used for therapy. What are the risks an benefits?

More and more people are turning to artificial intelligence for support, companionship, and even love. There are risks, but some users say it has surprising benefits.

Artificial-intelligence companions are designed to keep you talking as long as possible—even if they have to emotionally ...

Farah Nasser was driving home in her Tesla with three young children when a conversation with Grok's AI assistant took an ...

Users under 18 will no longer be able to engage in open-ended chats with the app’s AI chatbots, which can turn romantic, the ...

The move follows lawsuits alleging Character.AI’s chatbots encouraged self-harm and ongoing investigations into child safety.

Character.AI released its mobile app in early 2023, promising users the opportunity to create their own customizable genAI ...

The draft legislation would require AI companies that make chatbot companions to institute a strict age-verification process.

OpenAI will soon let adults create erotic content in ChatGPT. Experts say that could lead to “emotional commodification,” or ...

Adam Raine's parents alleged that he spent more than three hours daily conversing with ChatGPT about suicide before the teen hanged himself in April.

A Florida mother's loss highlights concerns about AI companions and minors as states like Ohio move to regulate the technology.