The bot, codenamed Veritas, allows Apple developers to test the fundamentals of what could become the next-generation Siri AI ...

Chatbot romances are no longer sci-fi. MIT researchers say the growing trend poses risks like grief, dependency and loneliness that need safeguards.

To determine the best AI chatbots for customer service, CNBC Select analyzed over a dozen services. We narrowed down our ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are rapidly becoming a major source of emotional support and connection. But, while use of AI chatbots may feel helpful at first, long-term use can worsen ...

Geoffrey Hinton said his ex-partner used ChatGPT to critique him during their breakup. AI is increasingly used for personal interactions, not just industry applications. Prior research from OpenAI ...

Some therapists are using AI during therapy sessions. They’re risking their clients’ trust and privacy in the process. Declan would never have found out his therapist was using ChatGPT had it not been ...

It was inevitable that once people starting noticing the phenomenon, they’d come up with a catchy, descriptive name for it. And sure enough, when one redditor sought help with a partner who had gone ...

AI startup Anthropic reports that cybercriminals used its Claude AI chatbot for “vibe hacking” schemes that automate attacks, calculate ransom fees, and generate “visually alarming ransom notes.” AI ...

OpenAI details future plans for making ChatGPT safer, weeks after conceding on GPT-5 launch. Credit: Ismail Aslandag / Anadolu via Getty Images OpenAI reiterated existing mental health safeguards and ...

Dr. McBain studies policies and technologies that serve vulnerable populations. On any given night, countless teenagers confide in artificial intelligence chatbots — sharing their loneliness, anxiety ...

Obtaining professional mental health support can be challenging as there is a shortage of providers. Also, searching for and finding the right one is often a daunting experience. However, 22 percent ...