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The study by Technische Universität Berlin and the University of Tennessee reveals that many Replika users form deep, genuine ...

As some users seek intimacy and companionship from AI, companies are exploring erotic features to keep users engaged and ...

What if you could create your perfect partner? Maybe they’d be fluent in sarcasm. Or they could share your niche interests. Maybe they’d just be a great listener. Some people have built their perfect ...

OpenAI is now making an ‘erotic’ version of their app, leaning in to the trend of people using ChatGPT to create AI ...

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized everything from health care to art. It's now filling voids in some personal lives ...

Looking through my wedding photos brings back a flood of happy memories. There's me, slim and pretty, in a gorgeous white ...

As millions of people form personal bonds with AI, experts warn of ethical hazards, emotional dependence, and even ...

The most common use is homework help. Tools like Khanmigo from Khan Academy, StudyMonkey, and QuizCat are AI tutors that ...

It’s a tale as old as time. Looking for help with her art project, she strikes up a conversation with her assistant. One ...