Sometimes, AI just wants to be your friend. And while robot pets weren’t the biggest stars of CES 2026, they’ve become more ...

X-Origin AI showcased Yonbo X1, a $570 ChatGPT-powered robot designed to help children learn through empathy, adaptability, ...

Razer may be famous for its wide array of gaming peripherals, but its latest foray into AI-driven accessories has generated ...

Exhibited at CES 2026, VBOT’s AI-powered emotional intelligence robot dog offer the comfort of a pet, without the barking or ...

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

Ludens AI, a startup AI company, introduced Cocomo and Inu - two adorable robots not designed to work but to stay as AI companions, redefining AI integration in daily routine ...

The holographic companion, based on a Razor on-screen AI assistant launched last year (Project Ava), has transitioned ...

AI companion apps such as Character.ai and Replika commonly try to boost user engagement with emotional manipulation, a practice that academics characterize as a dark pattern.… Users of these apps ...

California passed a law in 2025 that starts in 2026 and is now active. It regulates AI companions. What does it cover? Is it ...