Young people do not trust that a story is credible simply because an expert, editorial gatekeeper, or other authority figure ...

The chatbots’ appeal to kids, especially teens, is obvious. Unlike human friends, these AI companions will think all your jokes are funny. They’re programmed to be endlessly patient and to validate ...

Understanding the potential for AI-triggered negative feedback loops is important to shape the hybrid path as we walk it.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on July 8, 2025, we discuss the growing trend of human/AI relationships and what, if any, boundaries should be put in place.

"For all their promise, AI companions provoke important questions. What does it mean to outsource our emotional needs to code ...

AI relationships may be useful and even enjoyable. But only a fellow human can offer the depth of understanding that real ...

As AI deeply integrates into human life and reshapes connectivity, what foundational capabilities are needed to enhance ...

Perry Cohen, Pharm.D., a longtime member of the Managed Healthcare Executive editorial advisory board, is host of the ...

Artificial intelligence solutions are being pushed on customers that make them lonelier. That’s all part of the plan.

It’s easy to sneer at people who say they’ve fallen in love with ChatGPT. But we've been developing confusing feelings for ...

One thing Mountainhead portrays so well is the amount of antipathy that’s baked into this Silicon Valley C-suite vibe, and the extreme levels of isolation that these people have. Even if they’re ...

As India’s urban youth turn to virtual companions—from nostalgia-driven Tamagotchis to AI apps like Replika—the line between emotional connection and algorithmic intimacy is increasingly blurred.