companions

Chatbots are expert at crafting sophisticated dialogue and mimicking empathetic behavior. They never get bored with chatting. It’s no wonder, then, that so many individuals now use them for companionship—forging friendships and even romantic...

Eileen Guo writes: Even in case you don’t have an AI friend yourself, you most likely know someone who does. A recent study found that one in all the highest...

Good morning, AI enthusiasts. Just days after apologizing for offensive outputs, xAI is back with a brand new Grok feature — AI companions.The AI-powered avatars can hold voice conversations and develop relationships with users...

You may think that such AI companionship bots—AI models with distinct “personalities” that may study you and act as a friend, lover, cheerleader, or more—appeal only to a fringe few, but that couldn’t...