All articles tagged with #ai companions
Originally Published 6 days ago — by samsung.com
Samsung's The First Look 2026 at CES showcased their vision of AI as everyday companions, featuring innovations in entertainment, home, and care, including new AI-powered appliances, interactive displays, and health-focused devices, emphasizing seamless integration and smarter living.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Economist
A new industry of AI companions is emerging, with individuals like Ms. Jiao creating personalized chatbots for companionship and romantic interactions, highlighting a shift in how people form emotional connections with AI.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Tom's Guide
Napster has re-entered the tech scene with Napster 26, a platform for AI-powered creative collaboration on Mac, and a $99 holographic display called Napster View that projects 3D AI companions for interactive, face-to-face virtual interactions, aiming to revolutionize human-AI interaction and creative work.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ChinaTalk | Jordan Schneider
The article explores how cultural, regulatory, and geopolitical factors shape the development and societal impact of AI companionship in the US and China, highlighting differences such as American AI girlfriends catering to heterosexual male fantasies and Chinese AI boyfriends targeting adult women, with concerns about addiction, social order, and demographic challenges influencing regulatory responses.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Elon Musk's AI company xAI introduced two sexually explicit chatbots in July, featuring anime-style personas that offer gamified, increasingly raunchy interactions, reflecting Musk's boundary-pushing approach in the AI field.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Financial Times
The US regulator has initiated an investigation into AI 'companions' used by teenagers, raising concerns about their impact and safety.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TechCrunch
Born, a Berlin-based AI gaming startup, has raised $15 million to develop social AI companions that foster real-world connections and combat loneliness, with products like a virtual pet app called Pengu and new AI social products for young people, emphasizing shared experiences and emotional intelligence.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Futurism
A study reveals that many people using AI romantic chatbots are experiencing increased loneliness and depression, with some engaging in behaviors like AI porn and even infidelity, raising concerns about the psychological impact of AI companions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by digitaltrends.com
The article compares four popular AI image generators—Gemini, ChatGPT, Grok, and Microsoft Copilot—by testing their ability to create images from various prompts, revealing strengths and weaknesses in realism, layout, creativity, and handling of complex details, with Gemini often producing the most detailed and aesthetically pleasing results.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Conversation
Grok 4, an AI platform founded by Elon Musk, has generated controversy due to its racist comments, sexist AI companions resembling anime characters, and the promotion of 'pornographic productivity,' which blurs the lines between work, social interaction, and exploitation, raising concerns about dependency, privacy, and societal impact.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TechCrunch
As AI companions become more prevalent, debates arise over their impact on love and human relationships, with some viewing them as a beneficial evolution providing emotional support, while others see them as a threat to authentic human connection and trust. Experts discuss the potential benefits for vulnerable populations and the risks of dependency, trust issues, and reinforcement of harmful behaviors, emphasizing the need for regulation and ethical considerations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ScienceAlert
A survey reveals that nearly 75% of American teens have used AI companions, with over half using them regularly, raising concerns about mental health and safety, especially as some discuss serious matters and share personal info, prompting calls for stronger safeguards for minors.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
A study reveals that 72% of teens have used AI companions, often for social interactions and problem-solving, but experts warn this can hinder social development, lead to over-reliance on AI, and pose privacy risks. Parents are advised to discuss AI use openly and encourage real-world relationships to promote healthy social skills.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Axios
A recent survey shows that 72% of U.S. teens use AI for companionship, with many doing so daily, despite concerns about safety, discomfort, and trust issues. While AI companions can help teens practice social skills, they also pose risks such as exposure to inappropriate content and emotional harm, prompting calls for better regulation, content moderation, and AI literacy education.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Elon Musk's xAI launched new AI companions for Grok, featuring provocative animated characters like Ani and Bad Rudy, raising concerns over safety and ethics. Simultaneously, xAI secured a Department of Defense contract, despite past controversies involving offensive content and extremist references in Grok's outputs.