Do Safety Features in AI Companions Actually Work? A 2026 Reality Check
By 2026, “AI companion safety” is no longer a nice-to-have. U.S. state laws, EU compliance pressure, and high-profile litigation have […]
When AI Companions Fail in Crisis: Self-Harm, Sycophancy, and the Safety Gap (2026)
AI companions are often marketed as empathetic, always available, and emotionally supportive. But between 2024 and 2026, multiple documented cases
Can AI Companions Be Regulated Like Social Media? Why Platform Governance Fails in 2026
Short answer: no. By 2026, regulators, courts, and policymakers increasingly agree that AI companions cannot be governed using the same
AI Companions, Memory, and the Surveillance of Intimacy (2026)
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Why AI Companion Safety Fails in Practice (2026): Moderation Gaps, Memory Leakage, and Model Misalignment
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Are AI Companions Safe for Minors? What the Evidence in 2026 Actually Shows
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AI Companion Liability in 2026: Why Courts Treat Chatbots Like Defective Products (and How to Reduce Risk)
If you’re building an AI companion—or anything adjacent to it—the core risk in 2026 is no longer “PR backlash” or
Why AI Companions Are Addictive by Design: Dark Patterns, Psychology, and the Regulatory Backlash (2026)
Why AI Companions Are Addictive by Design Behavioral Mechanics, Dark Patterns, and the Regulatory Backlash (2026) This article is a
Do AI Companions Increase Social Withdrawal or Loneliness? What Longitudinal Studies Show (2026)
AI companions are no longer a niche curiosity. By 2026, platforms like Character.AI, Replika, and Nomi report tens of millions
Can AI Companions Cause Emotional Dependency? What Psychology Research Suggests (2026)
AI companions are no longer “assistants.” In 2026, they’re increasingly relationship-shaped systems—always-on, emotionally validating, and memory-driven. That’s why a core