The North Carolina-based company CareYaya has developed the Yaya Bear, a soft, AI-powered social robotic companion designed ...

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A new wave of AI robot companions is moving beyond clinical tools to aid the elderly providing emotional support and critical reminders for meals, medication, and appointments.

Studies show young people forming deep emotional bonds with AI companions, raising concerns about long-term social ...

As Singapore becomes a super-aged society and more seniors are expected to live alone, experts and eldercare providers say artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology will be the way to go to ...

The T800 humanoid robot prepares for a fight with human boxer. Photo: Courtesy of EngineAI. Chinese robotics startup EngineAI ...

In work and play, AI is rewiring childhood. It promises every child the kind of upbringing previously available only to the ...

That allows toys like Curio’s Grok plushie, Miko robots, Poe the AI story bear, Little Learners’ Robot Mini and KEYi ...

Gender wars, a loneliness epidemic, and all-powerful AI are the hallmarks of 2025. Will 2026 bring connection or fuel further ...

Psychologists and therapists are concerned about individuals turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, a trend that ...

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called on artificial intelligence companies to build AI tools that help rather than hurt people as he ...