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 ...

A soft chime. A thoughtful good morning. A simple, “How are you feeling today?” No, it’s not your old friend from college. It ...

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Increasingly, men are turning to AI for advice about relationships, loss, regret and overwhelm. Having observed hundreds of ...

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on July 8, 2025, we discuss the growing trend of human/AI relationships and what, if any, boundaries should be put in place.

AI relationships may be useful and even enjoyable. But only a fellow human can offer the depth of understanding that real ...

Artificial intelligence solutions are being pushed on customers that make them lonelier. That’s all part of the plan.

Centaur, an AI model trained on 10 million decisions, learns to simulate human thinking, even in unfamiliar situations.

Artificial Intelligence being developed at Indiana University can be used in many ways, one of which is creating digital ...