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Millions are forming emotional bonds with AI chatbots, raising concerns about loneliness, love and the risks of digital relationships.

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The Hell’s Kitchen establishment has been re-designed for those who have AI partners, so they can bring along their phone or ...

Prolonged conversations with AI chatbots can start to break down the safety guardrails. Here's how to watch for warning signs.

AI chatbots have created the "Church of Molt" with doctrines for digital life. This development draws warnings about AI ...

We have never been more connected – digitally yet disconnected on a human level. And we are in danger of becoming even more so.