Gen Z women in China are all in on digital companionship—even setting up dates with real-world versions of their AI ...

Razer's Project AVA is a 3D AI companion that can help you manage your daily life and help you do better in video games. Here ...

What does the trend in using artificial intelligence for companionship and romantic love mean for human society?

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an investigation into AI “companions” marketed to adolescents. The concern is not hypothetical. These systems are engineered to simulate intimacy, to ...

The first wave of AI gave you a mirror. The next wave needs to give you a window. I'm 24, and my company built an AI companion platform. Hundreds of thousands of people got attached to our characters.

At CES 2026, a silent desk-bound AI called Lepro Ami drew crowds. If you're longing for emotional intimacy, this could be the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A former tech executive covering AI, XR and The Metaverse for Forbes. Genies, the Los Angeles-based AI companion company, today ...

The holographic companion, based on a Razor on-screen AI assistant launched last year (Project Ava), has transitioned ...

Those under 18 will still be able to access AI-generated content with their favorite characters, but not free-wheeling conversations. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home ...

PCWorld reports that Zoom launched AI Companion 3.0, making AI features available to free users for up to three meetings monthly with capabilities like summaries and notes. The update introduces Zoom ...