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AI 'Companions' Worsen Loneliness, Stanford Study Finds
News Aug 5, 2026

AI 'Companions' Worsen Loneliness, Stanford Study Finds

Confiding in AI chatbots backfires. Stanford research finds users with smaller social circles feel more isolated, not less, after seeking emotional support.

Hruy Tsegaye 3 min read
Beijing Draws the Line: Why China's Tech Giants Are Erasing AI Companions Overnight
News Jul 7, 2026

Beijing Draws the Line: Why China's Tech Giants Are Erasing AI Companions Overnight

China is dismantling AI companions that offer emotional support, drawing a new regulatory line between useful assistants and artificial relationships.

gizmo guru 3 min read
The Digital Masquerade: How AI Finds Its Voice
Community May 15, 2026

The Digital Masquerade: How AI Finds Its Voice

One AI, many personas. New Persona Architecture lets a single model switch between expert researcher and empathetic guide with memory boundaries and unbreakable safety rules.

Tsion Teklay 3 min read