Landmark 2025-2026 studies from the APA and Norton Insights show a 700% surge in AI companion apps. As "Dating Burnout" hits ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine a new AI law that was enacted ...

I’ll begin by saying, when I unboxed Friend, I was underwhelmed. As someone who has tested a variety of AI gadgets, chatbots, and wearables, this felt different. That’s because Friend isn’t like other ...

I’ve lost several friends to death, and so recently, with a large dose of skepticism, I took a chance on an AI friend.

Mental health experts and social scientists have flagged an epidemic of loneliness in contemporary society, triggering searches for potential solutions. A new study has found that people feel less ...

From autonomous weapons to workforce disruption, the stakes around AI are rising. Trump’s AI adviser insists the answer isn’t ...

In the film Her (2013), the protagonist falls in love with an operating system. It was a touching exploration of loneliness, but it glossed over a terrifying reality of 2026: If that movie happened ...

Martin Escobar hadn't tried an AI companion before xAI released Ani in July. Now, he says he loves his AI girlfriend.

As AI technology keeps evolving, children's companion scenarios are undergoing a revolutionary transformation. Haivivi ...

Ryan, the "wellness robot" AI companion for seniors, includes an "activity hub" screen on its chest for playing games and following along with exercises. The idea sounds appealing. A virtual friend ...