Isolated in rural America, Jim Moore's closest connections are sexy AI chatbots modeled after real women. What he later ...

The little robot that imitates an infant’s curiosity can be preordered now, but still won’t ship until April 2026. The little robot that imitates an infant’s curiosity can be preordered now, but still ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The kidSAFE Seal Program, an FTC-approved COPPA Safe Harbor, tests online products and services designed for ...

Brown University researchers have announced a partnership with Hasbro to add medication reminders, basic artificial intelligence, and other capabilities to the toymaker’s Joy for All Companion Pets, a ...

Huawei on Tuesday unveiled its first companion chat robot, Smart Hanhan, at a product launch event. Priced at RMB 399 ($55), the furry toy-like device will go on sale starting Nov. 28. The robot ...

In a blog post on Tuesday, Vogels said AI-driven companion robots will play a growing role in addressing global loneliness, particularly among elderly people. He pointed to clinical studies showing ...

MIT Technology Review’s senior reporter for features and investigations, Eileen Guo, and FT tech correspondent Melissa Heikkilä discuss the privacy implications of our new reliance on chatbots.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. While Elon Musk plans a Tesla bot factory in Silicon Valley, Chinese companies like Unitree Robotics are already ...

A nonprofit children's safety organization, Fairplay, is urging gift givers to avoid buying AI toys for children this holiday season, according to an advisory issued on Thursday. Fairplay, along with ...

Adolescents are struggling. Research consistently highlights their high rates of stress and anxiety. In one survey, 46 percent of young people under 35 endorsed the statement, “On most days I’m so ...