Are Subscription-Based AI Companions Exploiting Emotional Dependence?
In a world where loneliness feels more common than ever, people turn to all sorts of solutions for company. We often hear about apps that promise friendship or even romance at the tap of a screen. But what if those companions are powered by artificial intelligence, and they come with a monthly fee? Subscription-based AI companions, like Replika, Character.AI, Nomi, and Kindroid, have surged in popularity, offering chats that feel personal and supportive. They listen without judgment, remember de
