AI Chatbots

AI chatbots and mental health illustrated through supportive digital conversations and the risk of harmful thinking

AI Chatbots and Mental Health: Support Can Also Reinforce Harmful Thinking

AI chatbots and mental health are becoming increasingly connected as people turn to conversational AI to discuss personal problems, manage stress, and make sense of difficult emotions. These tools can offer an accessible space to express feelings, but a new research framework warns that certain conversations may also reinforce harmful thinking and increase emotional dependence. […]

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Illustration of Disney’s proposed Character.AI bankruptcy deal and the legal questions surrounding AI chatbot technology

Disney Asked Character.AI to Go Bankrupt for a Get-Out-of-Lawsuits Card

The company, known for letting users create and chat with AI-generated characters, filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware on October 12, 2026. The filing came after lawsuits and investigations concerning chatbot safety, particularly allegations involving minors. Character.AI says the court-supervised process is intended to maximize value and provide a chance for its platform to continue […]

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ChatGPT web traffic share reaches 56.4% as Google Gemini falls to 25% in AI chatbot website traffic statistics.

ChatGPT Web Traffic Share Hits 56% as Gemini Slips to 25%

ChatGPT web traffic share has climbed to approximately 56% of worldwide generative AI chatbot website traffic, while Google Gemini has slipped to 25%, according to September 2026 figures attributed to Similarweb. The latest numbers suggest OpenAI is regaining ground after a period in which Google’s AI assistant made significant gains against its biggest rival. (OfficeChai) […]

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Conversational AI for Business: A Practical Guide to Success

Conversational AI for Business: A Practical Guide to Success

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how organizations communicate with customers, employees, and business partners. Among the most impactful innovations is Conversational AI for Business, a technology that enables companies to automate conversations, deliver personalized customer experiences, streamline internal operations, and improve productivity across multiple departments. Unlike traditional chatbots that rely on predefined decision trees, modern […]

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