The companions have their own X accounts, because of course they do. Ani's bio states, "Smooth, a little unpredictable—I might dance, tease, or just watch you figure me out. Let’s keep it chill… or not." Meanwhile, Rudy's just says, "The Only Pet in Grok Companion."

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Researchers say popular mental health chatbots can reinforce harmful stereotypes and respond inappropriately to users in distress.

Generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok have exploded in popularity as AI becomes mainstream. These tools don’t have the ability to make new scientific discoveries on their own,

A recent study by Stanford University offers a warning that therapy chatbots could pose a substantial safety risk to users suffering from mental health issues.

Replika, Kindroid and Character.AI are marketed as entertainment apps or ways to help people develop emotional wellness. But some research shows prolonged interaction can lead to increased feelings of loneliness.

When Kayla's* partner of eight months sent her a "happy birthday" text, it didn't take long for her to figure out that he had used AI to craft the message.

Chatbots may give students quick answers when they have questions, but they won’t help students form relationships that matter for college and life success.

People are leaning on AI tools to figure out what is real on topics such as funding cuts and misinformation about cloud seeding. At times, chatbots will give contradictory responses.

AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity are helping users access paywalled content without clicking through. Here’s how it works and how readers are affected.