AI models intended to provide companionship for humans are on the rise. People are already frequently developing relationships with chatbots, seeking not just a personal assistant but a source of ...

Lenovo brought some adorable AI concepts to MWC 2026 -- one of which you'll actually be able to buy soon. Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is CNET's European ...

AI companions are trying to communicate care, affection, reassurance, attention, intimacy and presence.

Individuals who have genuine connections to others are less likely to feel deep despair or isolation. Conversely, when people feel unseen, disconnected, or alone, their loneliness denies them one of ...

Interacting with an AI companion like you would a trusted friend may not seem intriguing to a parent, but researchers have found that kids are engaging with these entities at alarming rates. In fact, ...

The robots befriended us remarkably fast. Over the past year or two, AI has become not just a utilitarian tool but a technology that many people are turning to for connection and emotional support.

The New York Times recently published an article about Chinese women's usage of AI for romantic purposes and how it fails to align with the Communist Party's goals for them: marriage and childbearing.