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 ...

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool for homework or simple tasks. Today, many teens use AI-powered companions for emotional support, advice and even simulated relationships. These apps ...

As world leaders raise concerns about widespread loneliness and declining social skills, tech companies are offering increasingly realistic and immersive forms of AI-based life coaching, friendship, ...