Razer showed off its 3D "desk companion," Project AVA, at CES. The 3D hologram can perform tasks like scheduling and live ...

Loneliness is rising, and many are turning to AI companions for comfort. But what do we lose when technology soothes the ...

The draft Chinese law comes at a time when adoption of AI companion apps is dramatically accelerating. In October, a report ...

The demographic shift towards older populations across several countries has created unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and humanoid robots have stepped into the ...

New generative AI technology will significantly expand access to personalized learning, coaching, and expert-led skill-building in the flow of work Whether your employees are practicing conversations ...

EU researchers are testing a robot that can have basic conversations in busy surroundings, with the idea of assisting people arriving at hospitals. By Gareth Willmer A hospital in central Paris has ...

Some users report that AI companions might offer a sense of comfort or emotional connection, though they are not substitutes for professional care or human relationships. Even though this is a piece ...

In 2017 a site called Replika harnessed the power of AI’s text-based conversational ability and launched a companion “bot” designed to help solve for human loneliness. The impetus was grief: The ...

Computer science and philosophy scholar Fernando Nascimento took to the airwaves recently to feature in a discussion on Maine public radio about “humanoid robots.” How close are robots to replicating ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. AI researcher working with the UN and others to drive social change. What if the most impactful leap in artificial intelligence ...