AI companions are trying to communicate care, affection, reassurance, attention, intimacy and presence.

Lepro Innovation Inc. announced the launch of Lepro Ami at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Lepro Ami is a desktop device that uses artificial intelligence to act as a companion for users while they work or ...

Lenovo brought some adorable AI concepts to MWC 2026 -- one of which you'll actually be able to buy soon. Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is CNET's European ...

AI models intended to provide companionship for humans are on the rise. People are already frequently developing relationships with chatbots, seeking not just a personal assistant but a source of ...

When the movie "Her" debuted in 2013, its plot felt like science fiction. The protagonist, Theodore, is a jaded man with no vigor for life. He comes alive after talking daily with his artificial ...

Parents are starting to ask us questions about artificial intelligence. Not about homework help or writing tools, but about emotional attachment. More specifically, about AI companions that talk, ...

MSI's MEG Vision X2 AI+ is the world's first gaming desktop with a built-in cylindrical AI Holostage display, giving its LuckyClaw AI companion a physical presence on your desk.The Latest Tech News, D ...

The robots befriended us remarkably fast. Over the past year or two, AI has become not just a utilitarian tool but a technology that many people are turning to for connection and emotional support.

“I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED. But some asexual advocates aren’t thrilled about the association. Kor “got really ...