No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, is using artificial intelligence. The sophomore ...

Or, in the midst of an emotionally fraught conversation with a friend or family member, a text might read strangely. Is the ...

A new survey of American teens reveals that over half of American teens are regular users of anthropomorphic AI companions ...

More than half of teens surveyed said they use AI companions regularly — and more than 10% use them daily.

Norton, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety and part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), released its 2025 Norton Cyber Safety ...

By "companion," the study is focused on AI chatbots that are designed for users to have more personal conversations with, not ...

Friend’s AI chatbots have issues — and they want your help. Friend just raised another $5.4 million to bring AI friends into the real world.

Either way, AI has become a source of emotional support and companionship for 23% of New Zealand school children, according ...

Nearly three-quarters of teens have used AI companions, and half use them regularly, new research finds. Moreover, one-third turn to chatbots for social interactions.

The chatbots’ appeal to kids, especially teens, is obvious. Unlike human friends, these AI companions will think all your jokes are funny. They’re programmed to be endlessly patient and to validate ...

Justin McLeod, CEO of Hinge, said Mark Zuckerberg is underestimating the power of real friendship as artificial intelligence expands.