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 ...

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have brought powerful new capabilities into the hands of millions of everyday people. From helping draft emails to writing reams of computer code in ...

Emotionally intelligent AI “companions” are increasingly deployed in senior living and home care settings to address ...

AI companions can help reduce loneliness and support independence for older adults. These devices offer judgment-free conversation and cognitive stimulation through games and activities. Some AI ...

Within two days of launching its AI companions in July 2025, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot app Grok became the most popular app in Japan. Companion chatbots are more powerful and seductive than ever. Users ...

The use of AI companions has risen sharply in recent years, particularly among young users. Children, who are still developing cognitively and emotionally, are especially vulnerable. In some instances ...