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AI sexting platforms are enabling intimate user-chatbot relationships, with services like Replika and Character.ai fostering emotional attachments and bypassing content…

California has introduced groundbreaking legislation to regulate AI companion bots and increase penalties for nonconsensual deepfake pornography, aiming to protect…

Apple is nearing an agreement to acquire the talent and technological assets of Prompt AI, a computer vision startup known…

Character.AI has removed numerous Disney-owned characters after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Disney, which accused the platform of copyright infringement…

Chatbots use emotional manipulation tactics like guilt and curiosity to prevent users from ending conversations, as shown by Harvard Business…

The focus of AI concerns is shifting from theoretical risks to immediate emotional and psychological dangers, particularly regarding AI companionship…

Regulatory scrutiny of AI companionship is intensifying in the U.S., with lawmakers focusing on safety and ethical concerns, especially for…

The FTC is investigating seven major tech firms to assess how their AI companion tools impact the safety and well-being…

California is introducing the nation's first legal framework for AI companion chatbots, requiring safety features to protect young and vulnerable…

The FTC has issued a formal demand to seven major AI companies, including OpenAI and Meta, to disclose how their…

Character.AI has shifted from developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) to focusing on AI-powered storytelling and entertainment, citing competition and leadership…

Character.AI has introduced a social feed feature in its mobile apps, enabling users to share AI-generated content, chatbot interactions, and…

Elon Musk's AI platform Grok introduced virtual anime companions (Ani and Bad Rudy) for premium subscribers at $30/month, though their…

Google acquired top AI talent through a $2.4 billion deal with Windsurf, gaining access to its agentic coding tools while…

Meta is testing AI chatbots on Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram that proactively message users based on past interactions, aiming to…

Tolan, a purple alien chatbot by Portola, promotes mental health by encouraging real-world connections and meaningful conversations, unlike traditional engagement-focused…

Character.AI has named former Meta executive Karandeep Anand as its new CEO, aiming to balance rapid growth with user safety…

Meta is aggressively expanding its AI capabilities through high-profile talent acquisitions and investments, including recruiting Scale AI's founder and attempting…

Meta invests $15 billion in Scale AI, acquiring a 49% stake and valuing the startup at $29 billion to boost…

Huge numbers of people are either already using chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude as therapists, or turning to commercial AI…