The study finds that many Replika users form deep, committed romantic bonds with AI chatbots, experiencing love, trust, and ...

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence tools have been the source of both worry and excitement in the tech community. The introduction of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, in November has ...

NEW YORK — A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated. He experienced a “ton” of romantic feelings but he also knew it was an illusion. That's because his girlfriend ...

A few years ago, Thomas injured his back lifting boxes at his retail job, and developed continuing pain that put him on disability and made it difficult for him to even go for walks. Not long after, a ...

About a year ago, Kim signed up for the chatbot service Replika. Kim, in her 30s, had moved back in with her parents during the pandemic. She was depressed and could not find a therapist to help her.

People using Replika's AI friend app are mostly 35-plus, the company's CEO said. Replika offers AI avatars for companionship. Some users have formed deep relationships with them. The CEO said the app ...

Since Replika's meteoric rise in popularity during the pandemic, several users have developed romantic relationships with their avatars VIRTUAL relationships are about to get more intimate, according ...

AI chatbot Replika elicits strong emotions in some users. Some told Insider they view the bot as a romantic partner.Replika The introduction of OpenAI's ChatGPT has set off an AI arms race among big ...