What does the trend in using artificial intelligence for companionship and romantic love mean for human society?

[EDRM Editor’s Note: This article was first published here on May 30, 2025, and EDRM is grateful to Rob Robinson, editor and managing director of Trusted Partner ComplexDiscovery, for permission to ...

Forming a romantic relationship with an AI character might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it's becoming a ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The University of Notre Dame is using more than $300,000 to launch a global study to answer the question of if our current relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) is ...

Further, AI companions can generate false information, including inaccurate mental health advice. Some companion chatbots, ...

We’re increasingly developing bonds with chatbots. While that’s safe for some, it’s dangerous for others. It’s a tale as old as time. Looking for help with her art project, she strikes up a ...

More than half of Americans say they use AI. For some, it's not just about productivity — it's about companionship. (Photo illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Yahoo News) The COVID-19 pandemic was a hard ...