Day October 8, 2026

The UK ICO is examining AI chatbot personalisation, including companions. Learn five privacy questions to ask about memory, consent and deletion.

U.S. lawmakers are examining risks associated with AI companions, including emotional attachment, consumer protection, and younger users. A congressional r

When someone says goodbye to an AI companion, the system should make it easy to leave. Respecting an ending is a practical test of the product's priorities

Speaking with an AI voice companion changes the pace of interaction. Timing, turn-taking, and tone can make a call feel more immediate than typed chat.

An AI girlfriend may feel familiar and conversational, but it is not a human romantic partner with independent needs and responsibilities.

An AI companion can help rehearse an awkward conversation. The value appears when that practice helps you communicate with a real person.

The best AI companion memory is not the largest collection of facts. It is relevant, accurate, understandable, and under the user's control.

Before subscribing to an AI girlfriend service, check its behavior rather than trusting a reassuring marketing promise.