A new testimony from a remote worker in Kenya details the grueling and exploitative work behind romantic AI chatbots.

Granted, it’s unlikely a 5-year-old would ask an A.I. buddy about kink. But researchers say parents should know that such ...

AI toys use chatbots to have conversations with kids. With new tech comes new risks, from inappropriate content to long-term ...

A fluffy, cat-like toy sits in the corner of Yoky Liu's desk, occasionally blinking its large, deep eyes at her and gently swaying its body from side to side. Occasionally, it lets out a soft purr as ...

The 'Mirumi' is a robot whose only purpose is to cling to your bag and look cute doing it. The fluffy, sloth-like toy uses ...

Everyone loved it when Han and Chewbacca came back in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Hollywood has been chasing that ...

Ballie has been promised to us multiple times over the last few years, but we're still waiting to see if it becomes a real ...

The North Carolina-based company CareYaya has developed the Yaya Bear, a soft, AI-powered social robotic companion designed to reduce loneliness and foster conversation among older adults.

A new wave of AI robot companions is moving beyond clinical tools to aid the elderly providing emotional support and critical reminders for meals, medication, and appointments.

In a blog post on Tuesday, Vogels said AI-driven companion robots will play a growing role in addressing global loneliness, particularly among elderly people. He pointed to clinical studies showing ...

Social robots can be a non-threatening way for children to improve their reading skills, researchers say. Meeting key learning targets in primary school is important, and the early years are the best ...