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The story of human-robot relationships is nothing new. Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot,” explored the ethics of day-to-day life with ...

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

A new study has examined the lives of 20 women who use the AI chatbot Replika, revealing how it has become part of daily life, helping users make chores more bearable, cope with illness and isolation, ...

AI chatbots are designed to simulate human-like conversations, offering companionship and convenience. However, recent tragedies and dangerous ideologies reveal how these tools and internet ...

The rise of social media turned human attention into a commodity. Now, the AI race is taking that to new heights.

A sociologist talks to the people putting their faith – and their hearts – in the hands of robots ...