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RegulationCharacter.AI Faces Imminent Bankruptcy: How the AI Companionship Industry Is Quietly Raking in Massive ProfitsFunding & M&AApple Raises Age Restrictions on Dating and AI Companion AppsFunding & M&AJudge Raises Child Privacy Concerns Over Disney's $20 Million Character.AI DealFunding & M&ADOJ raises privacy concerns over potential sale of Character.AI chatsProductHTC Launches Egg-Sized AI Companion VIVEE, Priced at $99 for US Pre-Orders, Taiwan Launch Set for Year-EndRegulation12 Million Monthly Users Couldn't Prevent Character.AI’s BankruptcyFunding & M&ATolan raises $30M for an AI companion that now does chores, not just chatsFunding & M&AAI Companion Tolan Raises $30M as Revenue and User Engagement GrowNewsTolan snags $30M for its AI companion that helps users navigate lifeProductFigurobot Launches FR-NIA: A 11-inch Bionic AI Companion Robot Bringing Intelligent Interaction into Everyday LifeNewsWhat Disney Gains From Bidding $20 Million On Character.aiFunding & M&ATolan raises $30 million for an AI companion built on trustRegulationDisney to Hire Character.AI's Staff in $60 Million Deal After Chatbot Startup Files For BankruptcyNewsDisney to Hire 60 Character.AI Employees in USD 60 Million Deal
RegulationCharacter.AI Faces Imminent Bankruptcy: How the AI Companionship Industry Is Quietly Raking in Massive Profits
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Chinese Tech Giant Tencent Launches AI Companions For Gamers
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Chinese Tech Giant Tencent Launches AI Companions For Gamers

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Hulu's new horror movie about an AI companion gets chatbots uncomfortably right
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Hulu's new horror movie about an AI companion gets chatbots uncomfortably right

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WhalesBot Launches Pubbo: AI Companion Robot for US Kids
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WhalesBot Launches Pubbo: AI Companion Robot for US Kids

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Apple’s New App Store Rule Explained: Why Dating And AI Companion Apps Are Now 18+
4 November 2026

Apple’s New App Store Rule Explained: Why Dating And AI Companion Apps Are Now 18+

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Katie Price, 48, parties with 'AI boyfriend and girlfriend' app founder Felix Henderson, 32, following split from 'soulmate' Lee Andrews
4 November 2026

Katie Price, 48, parties with 'AI boyfriend and girlfriend' app founder Felix Henderson, 32, following split from 'soulmate' Lee Andrews

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Apple Requires 18+ Rating for AI Companion and Dating Apps in App Store Policy Update
4 November 2026

Apple Requires 18+ Rating for AI Companion and Dating Apps in App Store Policy Update

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HTC Launches Egg-Sized AI Companion VIVEE, Priced at $99 for US Pre-Orders, Taiwan Launch Set for Year-End
27 October 2026

HTC Launches Egg-Sized AI Companion VIVEE, Priced at $99 for US Pre-Orders, Taiwan Launch Set for Year-End

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Axonius launches AI Workforce virtual workers as AI Companion and MCP Server go live
19 October 2026

Axonius launches AI Workforce virtual workers as AI Companion and MCP Server go live

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Figurobot Launches FR-NIA: A 11-inch Bionic AI Companion Robot Bringing Intelligent Interaction into Everyday Life
19 October 2026

Figurobot Launches FR-NIA: A 11-inch Bionic AI Companion Robot Bringing Intelligent Interaction into Everyday Life

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