Talking to AI bots can lead to unhealthy emotional attachments or even breaks with reality. Some people affected by chatbot interactions or those of a loved one are turning to one other for support.

Artificial intelligence assistants are supposed to be antidotes to human bias, yet a growing body of research suggests they ...

The bestselling author of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" says self-help is "kind of cooked" thanks to AI. So he ...

Amazon recently announced it would be rolling out its Alexa+ assistant on the web.

An AI chatbot reduces depression and anxiety in a real clinical trial, showing results comparable to human therapies.

AI tools are spreading across offices, but an employee survey suggests they are far from becoming a daily work habit, even as ...

It's 3 a.m. and you’re huddled over your keyboard, eyes darting between tabs as sunrise looms. On a whim, you open ChatGPT and find yourself typing, “I’m feeling off. Any suggestions?” Within moments, ...

This week on 60 Minutes, correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi reported on the growing concerns surrounding Character AI, an app and website that allows users to interact with AI-generated chatbots, some of ...

As children turn to AI chatbots for answers, advice, and companionship, questions emerge about their safety, privacy, and emotional development.

I rina Raicu is the director of the Internet Ethics program (@IEthics) at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Views are her own. Chatbots are here, integrated more and more into many people’s ...

Chatbots are the new rage as more top brands are advancing the technology and integrating it into their chat systems. Big names such as Facebook and Telegram have already made moves in this arena by ...

AI chatbots are increasingly used for mental health support, offering 24/7 availability and coping skills. ChatGPT is the most popular AI chatbot in the U.S., potentially bridging gaps in access to ...