US politician Zooey Zephyr has called on the government to have a “serious talk” about ‘AI girlfriend’ companion apps and the danger they pose to women and girls. The 37-year-old Montanan Democrat ...

First Voyage has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round from a16z speedrun, SignalFire, True Global, and other investors.

The draft Chinese law comes at a time when adoption of AI companion apps is dramatically accelerating. In October, a report ...

Zoom is evolving beyond video calls with its AI Companion 3.0, a web-based assistant that turns conversations into tasks, summaries, and content.

Launched in mid-2025 and recently upgraded, Ant Afu has already surpassed 15 million monthly active users, making it the fastest-growing vertical AI application in China and reshaping how consumers ...

A major behavioural and technological shift is underway as users increasingly turn to personalised digital companions instead of traditional search, social, or messaging tools.

As technology grows more connected, people often feel more alone. With this in mind, Zumi introduces its next-generation AI companion designed to bring warmth, memory, and personality to digital ...

Santa Clarita Valley residents are used to tech trends showing up quietly at first: a new social platform teens whisper about at school, a new gadget parents spot at the […] ...

Ant Group today announced major upgrades to its AI health app AQ, with a new Chinese name “Ant A-Fu.” The character “Fu” conveys good wishes and well-being, reflecting the app’s goal to promote better ...

A 32-year-old Japanese woman has married an AI-generated boyfriend in a ceremony that highlights the rapid rise of virtual ...

A large number of very young users are engaging with violent — and often sexually violent — interactions with unregulated ...