California advances first-in-nation AI toy regulations targeting companion chatbots that pose safety risks to children under ...

Johnny Aspinall, 44, said he downloaded the Dola AI app in December 2025 as he felt "lonely" when his wife was away during ...

Key point: Businesses operating companion chatbots in California or New York are subject to new legal obligations, including providing notices to users and ensuring protocols are in place to prevent ...

Many people are turning to chatbots for companionship, but science suggests AI friends will just make you feel more isolated.

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced a bill Thursday to ban minors from artificial intelligence companions and ...

Trigger warning: this page contains references to self-harm and suicide, which some individuals may find distressing. Growing concerns about harm caused by AI companion chatbots have prompted ...

A new study from BYU may unlock a new fear for many couples. A surprising amount of people in committed relationships are in ...

A first-of-its-kind statute went into effect in California at the start of the year, which imposes operational and reporting requirements related to companion chatbots. The law applies only to ...

Two lawmakers said Tuesday they are introducing a bill that would prohibit companies from offering AI chatbot "companions" to minors under 18. The Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible ...

Senators are moving to crack down on AI companion chatbots as parents warn that the technology is forming emotional ...