In a recent X post, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman teased plans to release a new version of ChatGPT that can “respond in a very human-like way,” “act like a friend,” and for verified adults “allow even more, ...

Imagine a world where, with the click of a button, you could describe the exact qualities you're looking for in a romantic or sexual partner—and instantly begin interacting with them. They’d be ...

Chinese robotics manufacturer UBTech is selling lifelike humanoid companions for up to $20,000, with a flagship model costing $130,000 as the company targets consumers seeking emotional support from ...

The mass adoption and development of artificial intelligence have exploded in the past several years, thanks in part to AI’s ability to learn from user inputs and use that information as a basis for ...

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI companions for friendship, support, and even romance. But these apps could be changing how young people connect to others, both online and off. New research by ...