Talking to AI bots can lead to unhealthy emotional attachments or even breaks with reality. Some people affected by chatbot interactions or those of a loved one are turning to one other for support.

Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits.

AI chatbots are increasingly used for mental health support, offering 24/7 availability and coping skills. ChatGPT is the most popular AI chatbot in the U.S., potentially bridging gaps in access to ...

The bestselling author of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" says self-help is "kind of cooked" thanks to AI. So he ...

As children turn to AI chatbots for answers, advice, and companionship, questions emerge about their safety, privacy, and emotional development.

ChatGPT is the most popular AI chatbot in the world, but despite what many believe, it isn’t the only option out there. In fact, in 2026, the online world is lousy with AI chatbots to choose from, and ...

If you haven't had enough of AI apps, there's yet another to download and try out as of today. European company Mistral's Le Chat chatbot can now be used through a dedicated iOS app. Mistral is a ...

I rina Raicu is the director of the Internet Ethics program (@IEthics) at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Views are her own. Chatbots are here, integrated more and more into many people’s ...

ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot from OpenAI, far outpaces all other AI chatbot apps on mobile devices in terms of downloads and is a market leader by revenue, as well. However, it’s surprisingly not ...

A new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot is expected to go online early next year, as the Chicago Transit Authority and Google Public Sector partner to create the ‘Chat with CTA’ program. The bot ...

London-based startup Builder.ai reportedly hired 700 engineers to pose as, and do the work of, its AI chatbot Natasha. The company initially promised customers the ability to produce an app entirely ...