French industrial software company Dassault Systèmes unveiled Generation 7 of its 3DExperience platform at its annual user conference in Houston, addressing what it sees as a persistent enterprise ...

The truth is AI can’t feel — at least not yet — and so even platonic relationships with AI are limited. But by investing in ...

A new way of working in 3D UNIV+RSES with Virtual Companions - Aura, Leo, and Marie - who embody decades of industrial knowledge and know-how, empowers users through natural conversations to help, ...

A $30B AI companion market now has its GDPR moment. China's new rules cover minors, mental health, and data handling, forcing ...

A major behavioural and technological shift is underway as users increasingly turn to personalised digital companions instead of traditional search, social, or messaging tools. Advances in generative ...

AI companions are always available, never judge, never tire and never demand anything in return. If someone is struggling with loneliness, this frictionlessness can seem profoundly appealing. However, ...

The landscape of modern romance is shifting beneath our feet in ways that few could’ve predicted just a decade ago. While dating apps once promised to help us find "the one" among billions of humans, ...

Your AI companion doesn't have to be confined to your phone. It can be standing in a jar on your desk. At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, the popular gaming company Razer showed off its 3D ...

The prototype digital companions are designed to support student mental health and reduce the risk of loneliness. A UNSW Sydney research team has ...

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, ...