If some lawmakers get their way, Americans could have to show IDs or submit facial scans to so much as open a laptop or power ...

TEENAGER Tristan Roberts bludgeoned his mum to death in a horrific four-hour attack after asking AI for tips on how to kill.

Virtual companions are filling a gap that real humans used to fill. Their success as a product speaks to our failures as a ...

Realistically, we need someone to rely on and with an AI companion app, we get to do that. Even if we are lonely, the AI ...

As AI tools become increasingly engaging, their perceived personalities can significantly influence user judgments, raising ...

Researchers, ethicists, and advocates are raising concerns that AI companions, while offering constant support and potential mental health benefits, may erode social skills, foster dependency, and ...

In Category B, human therapists’ communications are evaluated by AI. The system evaluates the treatment, summarizes the ...

AI companions are rapidly moving from novelty to mainstream, blending emotional support with potential psychological risks. Studies show warm, empathetic chatbot responses can foster closeness, but ...

Generative AI chatbots are now used by more than 987 million people globally, including around 64 per cent of American teens, ...

With rising stress levels, AI-powered mental health apps are emerging as a 24/7 affordable step for many people. Though not ...