A growing number of people are using chatbots like intimate partners or close friends. Replika founder Eugenia Kuyda sees ...

The Roman bot was a one-off personal project, but two years later, Kuyda founded Replika, which is today one of the biggest AI-companionship apps. It allows users to create relationships with ...

Are AI chatbots replacing real human relationships in an increasingly stressful and lonely world? A chatbot may appear to offer constant companionship and a judgment-free space, but the rapid rate at ...

The first story, typically told by software designers and AI companies, urges people to say “I do” to AI and embrace bespoke friendship programmed on your behalf. AI company Replika, for instance, ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...