3 papers
cs.HC2026
Technically Love: The Evolution of Human-AI Romance Discourse on Reddit
Tyler Chang, Jina Huh-Yoo, Afsaneh Razi
Human-AI romantic relationships are increasingly common, yet little is understood about how public discourse around them emerges and shifts over time. Prior research has examined u…
cs.HC2026
Understanding Teen Overreliance on AI Companion Chatbots Through Self-Reported Reddit Narratives
Mohammad Namvarpour, Brandon Brofsky, Jessica Medina +2
AI companion chatbots are increasingly popular with teens. While these interactions are entertaining, they also risk overuse that can potentially disrupt offline daily life. We exa…
cs.HC2025
AI-induced sexual harassment: Investigating Contextual Characteristics and User Reactions of Sexual Harassment by a Companion Chatbot
Mohammad, Namvarpour, Harrison Pauwels +1
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to the increase of conversational agents like Replika, designed to provide social interaction and emotional support. However,…