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AI companion apps charge anywhere from free to over $200 a year. Here's exactly what each one costs, what's locked behind the paywall, and which ones are actually worth paying for.
The research on AI companions and loneliness is messier than either side admits. Here's what 8 studies found, what they missed, and what it means for how you use these apps.
You can lose years of conversations, a relationship you built, and data you never consented to share. All because a startup ran out of money. It has already happened.
AI companions promise to know you over time. Most of them don't. Here's what memory actually means in these apps, and which ones come closest to getting it right.
Every conversation you have with an AI companion is stored somewhere. Here's what the apps actually collect, how long they keep it, and what they do with it.
Most AI companions feel hollow within a few conversations. Here's the specific reason why, and which apps actually get it right.