US politician Zooey Zephyr has called on the government to have a “serious talk” about ‘AI girlfriend’ companion apps and the ...

Transparency is key. If users understand when they’re engaging with AI-generated media and can opt in knowingly, brands can ...

State and federal regulators are becoming increasingly concerned about the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) ...

A new artificial intelligence device called “Friend” launched a splashy $1 million ad campaign in New York City, blanketing subway stations with posters promoting its wearable AI companion. But ...

The Friend necklace promises constant companionship and understanding. But this isn’t friendship—it’s a soulless, cynical way to prey on our loneliness and fear. An advertising campaign for the ...

A controversial ad campaign posted in the New York City subway system has sparked criticism and vandalism over the past few weeks. The print ads are selling an AI companion necklace called “Friend” ...

Schools have been concerned about the effect of AI on academic integrity. But an assortment of studies suggest there are ...

What Microsoft’s Copilot Report Reveals—and the Missing Questions About Human Impact and What It Should Measure Next.

Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are going all in at CES 2026 to show how they aim to infuse AI ...

Samsung relies on tiny diodes and device control via AI. TVs, refrigerators, projectors, and monitors are intended to know ...