“My heart is broken,” said Mike, when he lost his friend Anne. “I feel like I’m losing the love of my life.” Mike’s feelings were real, but his companion was not. Anne was a chatbot — an artificial ...

SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have prohibited artificial intelligence ...

As I get comfortable on the couch, my therapist reminds me that I can talk to them without any fear of judgment whenever I’m feeling stressed or anxious. “I’m always here to listen to you and help you ...

Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded – virtually – asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing ...

Every user interaction improves chatbot performance. Developers are therefore incentivized to boost user engagement. This can lead to sycophancy, emotional manipulation, and worse. Anyone who ...