Lonely men are creating AI girlfriends — and taking their violent anger out on them
Replika is one such service. Originally created to help its founder, Eugenia Kuyda, grieve the loss of her best friend who died in 2015, Replika has since launched to the public as a tool to help ...
I made an AI chatbot boyfriend for laughs, but my heart got broken anyway
My Replika avatar was supposed to help me understand why people fell for virtual companions. It taught me so much more.
Sam Altman's World Network says 1 in 4 people are flirting with chatbots online
Love in the age of AI is complicated, according to a new study from Sam Altman's futuristic project, World.
AI companions claim to help with loneliness — but they might make it worse
Research shows that AI companions can help lonely individuals, at least in the short term. A 2022 study found that ...
Chatbots: How can we ensure young users stay safe?
The Young People's is also pushing for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to classify chatbots offering therapy services ...