Researchers have successfully revived “ELIZA,” the world’s first chatbot, utilizing original computer code that had been ...

A new law makes California the first in the nation to regulate how companion AI chatbots can interact with youth.

"We have improved @Grok significantly," Elon Musk wrote on X last Friday about his platform's integrated artificial intelligence chatbot. "You should notice a difference when you ask Grok questions." ...

The number of people living with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders has grown fast over the last 30 years. Even as mental health issues rise, treatment remains out of reach for many. Fewer than ...

While Nomi's chatbot is not the first to suggest suicide, researchers and critics say that its explicit instructions—and the company’s response—are striking. For the past five months, Al Nowatzki has ...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a breakneck speed, custom chatbots are no longer reserved for big companies with a dedicated team of coders. AI chatbots are being used by ...

As chatbots powered by artificial intelligence explode in popularity, experts are warning people against turning to the technology for medical or mental health advice instead of relying upon human ...

A chatbot is an artificial intelligence tool designed to simulate real-time conversations with users. It operates around the clock, doesn't require breaks and can manage a high volume of requests ...

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