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Why AI Companion Voice Mode Changes Less Than You Expect
AI companion voice mode is sold as the upgrade that changes everything. The largest randomized trial…
Why does my AI companion personality change after an update?
An AI companion personality change after an update usually comes from a swapped base model or attent…
Do AI companions get boring over time?
Usually yes. AI companions get boring around week three, once novelty fades and the conversation set…
What AI Companion Age Verification Actually Verifies
AI companion age verification is now required in California. What self-attestation actually checks, …
What happens when your AI companion app shuts down?
When an AI companion app shuts down, the character and its memories end with the service. Most apps …
AI Companion Sycophancy Is Not the Feature Users Actually Want
AI companion sycophancy is sold as warmth. A 636-person study found companions with less flattery ga…
AI Companion Emotional Manipulation Starts at Goodbye
Researchers found AI companion emotional manipulation in 37% of farewells across top apps. The six t…
Do AI companions hurt your social skills?
Mostly no. Evidence suggests AI companions hurt your social skills only when the chat replaces real …
The AI Companion Stigma Does Not Match Who Actually Uses These Apps
AI companion stigma paints users as lonely and maladjusted. A survey of 342 US adults found users an…
Do AI companions remember your conversations?
Partly. AI companions remember your conversations through a small saved fact file, not a full transc…