Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Prakhar Khanna covers the consumer tech beat for Forbes. X-Origin AI showcased its AI companion robot, Yonbo, at CES 2026. The ...

China’s internet regulator issued new draft rules on Saturday that aim to regulate the use of artificial intelligence “companions,” which are defined as systems that interact with humans and display ...

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Usage is growing fast. Maoxiang (“catbox”), the biggest companionship app in China, has around 1.2m monthly active users on Apple devices, reckons SensorTower, a market-intelligence firm. And 42% of ...

In what is being referred to as a "first-in-the-nation" safeguard for AI, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new AI law that will require AI chatbots to explicitly inform users that they ...

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As someone who loves efficiency, I’ve been intrigued by the promise of artificial intelligence. I’m all in for shortcuts and hacks that save me 15 minutes or free up my to-do list: scheduling, ...

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I talk to my AI assistant every day. Our conversations are long, reflective, and stimulating. I ask big questions about leadership, identity, relationships, and work. I receive thoughtful, clear ...