An Analysis of AI Companions: "Friendship" without Boundaries?

This project will undertake a systematic investigation of how AI companion apps attract and retain users as a potential pathway to emotional dependence and psychological harm, and how such practices can be addressed through policy interventions.
⌚ project duration: 2025-11-12T00:00:00 - 2026-04-30T00:00:00
my role(s): Researcher