Scientists created a benchmark to measure empathy in AI conversations, revealing that some chatbots now rival average human emotional support.

A significant number of teens say conversations with AI chatbots feel more satisfying than talking with actual humans, and one in three say they would choose AI companions over people for serious ...

Timely research reports modern chatbots are very good at emotionally connecting with humans, but with an ironic twist: the conversations resonated much more if people didn’t know they were talking to ...

Can AI chatbots really replace human therapists? Artificial intelligence chatbots (a.k.a. "AI Therapists") have surged in popularity as tools for mental health support, primarily because they offer ...

In his new book, the celebrated author explains why we need ‘consciousness hygiene’ to defend ourselves from AI and dopamine-driven algorithms ...

Within two days of launching its AI companions in July 2025, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot app Grok became the most popular app in ...

Many older adults are using AI in their daily lives. But experts say understanding chatbots is imperative. Use these tips to protect yourself online.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new social network created specifically for AI chatbots has sparked strange — and potentially alarming — behavior among the bots ...

As AI chatbots become a popular option for advice and support, concerns are growing over their potential risks. The New York Times reports that some users are entering what experts call a ...

(KTLA) – A new social network created specifically for AI chatbots has sparked strange – and potentially alarming – behavior among the bots interacting there. According to The Washington Post, citing ...