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

2025 was the year of the AI companion. Techcrunch estimated that 337 revenue-generating AI companion companies exist globally, outside of the big companies like OpenAI and X. AI companion companies ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. AI companions, friends, and even lovers are increasingly popular. New research, however, ...

Young people view AI not just as tools but as companions, with AI apps evolving into intimate confidantes, blurring real and ...

Interacting with an AI companion like you would a trusted friend may not seem intriguing to a parent, but researchers have found that kids are engaging with these entities at alarming rates. In fact, ...