Leime's bibo wins 3 "Best of CES 2026" awards. The "happiest" AI art toy robot redefines companionship with its ...

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, ...

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?

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

Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA) stock rises after unveiling their first AI-powered pet companion robot, Aura, at CES 2026.

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 ...

Lawmakers are considering stronger regulations on artificial intelligence companion chatbots amid growing concern over their ...