Last year, a Harvard study on chatbots drew a startling conclusion: AI companions significantly reduce loneliness. The researchers found that “synthetic conversation partners,” or bots engineered to ...

Over the past few months, the internet has been buzzing about bots. Microsoft, Facebook and other major players are opening up their A.I. platforms for developers, and these toolkits are an exciting ...

BOT or NOT? This special series explores the evolving relationship between humans and machines, examining the ways that robots, artificial intelligence and automation are impacting our work and lives.

The internet is a very different place than it was just a year or two ago. AI has completely rewritten the rules of engagement online. And it’s not just for consumers: It’s a different experience for ...