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Emotional Regulation and AI Companions (2026): Are We Outsourcing Co-Regulation to Machines?

February 17, 2026

In 2026, AI companions are no longer novelty chatbots. They are relational systems embedded in daily life—guiding mood, anticipating stress, […]

February 16, 2026

In 1956, Horton and Wohl defined parasocial interaction as a one-sided bond between an audience member and a media figure.

February 15, 2026

AI Attachment Styles in 2026: Why Your Bond With an AI Companion Feels So Different Meta Description: How attachment styles

February 14, 2026

The internet no longer runs on attention alone. In 2026, the dominant digital business model is shifting from capturing clicks

February 13, 2026

Supporting Post to: 👉 https://lizlis.ai/blog/ai-companion-psychology-human-attachment-2026-attachment-theory-dopamine-and-the-intimacy-economy/ By 2026, AI companions are no longer novelty chatbots. Platforms like Replika, Character.AI, and even

February 12, 2026

Artificial intimacy is no longer speculative. In 2026, AI companions function as emotional regulators, safe havens, and in many cases,

February 11, 2026

As of 2026, the digital economy has evolved beyond attention capture. We now operate inside what researchers increasingly call the

February 10, 2026

Platforms, Developers, Users, and the Accountability Gap (2026) Explicitly supporting: 👉 Pillar article: https://lizlis.ai/blog/are-ai-companions-safe-risks-psychology-and-regulation-2026/ The Accountability Problem No One Can

February 9, 2026

AI-powered mental health tools are everywhere in 2026. From clinical therapy bots to open-ended AI companions, millions of users now

February 8, 2026

Short answer: yes, for a meaningful subset of users, AI companions do replace human support—and clinical evidence from 2024–2026 shows