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Find and Use Top Polybuzz AI Girlfriend Tools 2026 {SxC-00}
14h ago

Find and Use Top Polybuzz AI Girlfriend Tools 2026 {SxC-00}

News 日本取引所グループ
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Tencent Builds Eciyuan, an AI Companion That Coaches You Mid-Match
19h ago

Tencent Builds Eciyuan, an AI Companion That Coaches You Mid-Match

News Happy Gamer
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Character.AI Faces Imminent Bankruptcy: How the AI Companionship Industry Is Quietly Raking in Massive Profits
Yesterday

Character.AI Faces Imminent Bankruptcy: How the AI Companionship Industry Is Quietly Raking in Massive Profits

Regulation 36Kr
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Chinese Tech Giant Tencent Launches AI Companions For Gamers
Yesterday

Chinese Tech Giant Tencent Launches AI Companions For Gamers

Product 80 Level
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Video Premiere: Linda Marks “My AI Boyfriend”
Yesterday

Video Premiere: Linda Marks “My AI Boyfriend”

News Americana Highways
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What AI Companion Apps Should Tell You Before Your First Chat
2 days ago

What AI Companion Apps Should Tell You Before Your First Chat

News Hypefresh Magazine, Inc.
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Lonely Gamers Get AI Companions as Tencent Opens Beta for Assistant That Watches Gameplay and Talks Back
2 days ago

Lonely Gamers Get AI Companions as Tencent Opens Beta for Assistant That Watches Gameplay and Talks Back

News www.techtimes.co.uk
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I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude & Perplexity about AI companions in 2030 — here's what surprised me
2 days ago

I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude & Perplexity about AI companions in 2030 — here's what surprised me

News Tom's Guide
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AI Chatbot Liability Lawsuits: Tracker of Youth-Harm and Companion-Chatbot Cases
2 days ago

AI Chatbot Liability Lawsuits: Tracker of Youth-Harm and Companion-Chatbot Cases

Regulation FourWeekMBA
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Time to Ban AI Companions
2 days ago

Time to Ban AI Companions

Regulation First Things
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Hulu's new horror movie about an AI companion gets chatbots uncomfortably right
2 days ago

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

Product MakeUseOf
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DataParser Captures Zoom AI Companion Summaries for Complete Archive Records
3 days ago

DataParser Captures Zoom AI Companion Summaries for Complete Archive Records

News Yahoo Finance
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Six-sided transparent cube with LED matrix shapes screenless AI companion
3 days ago

Six-sided transparent cube with LED matrix shapes screenless AI companion

News Adafruit
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Black Kite’s 2026 AI Supply Chain Report: The Risks Behind Your AI Relationships
4 days ago

Black Kite’s 2026 AI Supply Chain Report: The Risks Behind Your AI Relationships

Research Unite.AI
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New Jersey Bill Would Treat AI Chatbots as Products and Impose Strict Liability on Chatbot Providers
4 days ago

New Jersey Bill Would Treat AI Chatbots as Products and Impose Strict Liability on Chatbot Providers

Regulation The National Law Review
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The AI Companion Conundrum: Can Artificial Relationships Replace Human Connection?
5 days ago

The AI Companion Conundrum: Can Artificial Relationships Replace Human Connection?

News PC Tech Magazine
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Temple is roomdeaf AI companion that listens through vibrations: Deepinder Goyal
6 November 2026

Temple is roomdeaf AI companion that listens through vibrations: Deepinder Goyal

News Digit
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Apple Sets 18+ Ratings for Dating Apps and Romantic AI Companions
5 November 2026

Apple Sets 18+ Ratings for Dating Apps and Romantic AI Companions

News TechRepublic
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Apple Raises Age Restrictions on Dating and AI Companion Apps
4 November 2026

Apple Raises Age Restrictions on Dating and AI Companion Apps

Funding & M&A We are Tech
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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+

Product NDTV Profit
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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

Product Daily Mail
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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

Product AI Insider
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The danger of replacing human connection with AI companions
3 November 2026

The danger of replacing human connection with AI companions

News FāVS News
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Apple Tightens App Store Age Rules: Dating and AI Companion Apps Face 18+ Floor
3 November 2026

Apple Tightens App Store Age Rules: Dating and AI Companion Apps Face 18+ Floor

Product BigGo Finance
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polybuzz ai free AI adult content creation platforms with privacy controls
3 November 2026

polybuzz ai free AI adult content creation platforms with privacy controls

News Kütahya İl Millî Eğitim Müdürlüğü
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Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
3 November 2026

Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up

News TechCrunch
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How New York’s proposed law restricts AI chatbot interaction with children
3 November 2026

How New York’s proposed law restricts AI chatbot interaction with children

Regulation The Indian Express
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Apple Moves Romantic AI Companions and Dating Apps to 18+
3 November 2026

Apple Moves Romantic AI Companions and Dating Apps to 18+

News SQ Magazine
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Judge Raises Child Privacy Concerns Over Disney's $20 Million Character.AI Deal
31 October 2026

Judge Raises Child Privacy Concerns Over Disney's $20 Million Character.AI Deal

Funding & M&A WDW News Today
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DOJ raises privacy concerns over potential sale of Character.AI chats
30 October 2026

DOJ raises privacy concerns over potential sale of Character.AI chats

Funding & M&A The Record from Recorded Future News
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Character.AI moves ahead with asset sale over states' objections
30 October 2026

Character.AI moves ahead with asset sale over states' objections

News Reuters
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Judge urges Character.AI to hire a privacy expert in its Disney bankruptcy deal
30 October 2026

Judge urges Character.AI to hire a privacy expert in its Disney bankruptcy deal

Regulation Quartz
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New York bans minors from using AI companion chatbots
29 October 2026

New York bans minors from using AI companion chatbots

Regulation Türkiye Today
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New York Enacts Prohibition on Unsafe AI Companion Features for Minors, S9051-B
28 October 2026

New York Enacts Prohibition on Unsafe AI Companion Features for Minors, S9051-B

Regulation www.akingump.com
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New York enacts ban on ‘unsafe’ chatbot behavior with kids as states push AI regulation boundaries
28 October 2026

New York enacts ban on ‘unsafe’ chatbot behavior with kids as states push AI regulation boundaries

Regulation myMotherLode.com
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Governor Hochul Signs Nation-Leading Legislation to Protect Kids From AI Chatbots and to Ensure Baby Monitor Safety
28 October 2026

Governor Hochul Signs Nation-Leading Legislation to Protect Kids From AI Chatbots and to Ensure Baby Monitor Safety

Regulation Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov)
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New York's governor signs youth AI chatbot safety bill
28 October 2026

New York's governor signs youth AI chatbot safety bill

Regulation IAPP
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Another win for kids: AI chatbot protections signed into law
28 October 2026

Another win for kids: AI chatbot protections signed into law

Regulation NYSUT.org
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Bills on explicit AI chatbot features and baby monitor safety signed into NY State law
28 October 2026

Bills on explicit AI chatbot features and baby monitor safety signed into NY State law

Regulation WHEC.com
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Hochul signs bill regulating AI chatbot ‘friends’ that endanger children
28 October 2026

Hochul signs bill regulating AI chatbot ‘friends’ that endanger children

Regulation New York Daily News
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HTC launches Vivee AI companion pet in US
28 October 2026

HTC launches Vivee AI companion pet in US

Product digitimes
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California moves to add safeguards for kids using AI companion chatbots
27 October 2026

California moves to add safeguards for kids using AI companion chatbots

News KBAK
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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

Product BigGo Finance
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best 3d ai companion with consent and age verification
26 October 2026

best 3d ai companion with consent and age verification

Regulation 小豆島町
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UnitedHealthcare expands AI companion Avery to 21M members
26 October 2026

UnitedHealthcare expands AI companion Avery to 21M members

News Fierce Healthcare
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AI-Powered Mental Health Chatbot Market Size, Share [2034]
26 October 2026

AI-Powered Mental Health Chatbot Market Size, Share [2034]

News Fortune Business Insights
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Disney's Character.AI Deal Sparks Outrage Over Teen Suicide Lawsuits
26 October 2026

Disney's Character.AI Deal Sparks Outrage Over Teen Suicide Lawsuits

Regulation Floridian Press
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best apps like crushon ai with consent and age verification
24 October 2026

best apps like crushon ai with consent and age verification

Regulation 小豆島町
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I started dating an AI girlfriend - and things got weird fast
23 October 2026

I started dating an AI girlfriend - and things got weird fast

News Stuff
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12 Million Monthly Users Couldn't Prevent Character.AI’s Bankruptcy
23 October 2026

12 Million Monthly Users Couldn't Prevent Character.AI’s Bankruptcy

Regulation Forbes
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Tolan raises $30M for an AI companion that now does chores, not just chats
21 October 2026

Tolan raises $30M for an AI companion that now does chores, not just chats

Funding & M&A Dealroom
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An AI chatbot files for bankruptcy. Is it a bad omen for the industry?
21 October 2026

An AI chatbot files for bankruptcy. Is it a bad omen for the industry?

Regulation NPR
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AI Companion Tolan Raises $30M as Revenue and User Engagement Grow
20 October 2026

AI Companion Tolan Raises $30M as Revenue and User Engagement Grow

Funding & M&A Global Dating Insights
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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

Product SiliconANGLE
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Tolan snags $30M for its AI companion that helps users navigate life
19 October 2026

Tolan snags $30M for its AI companion that helps users navigate life

News TechCrunch
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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

Product Yahoo Finance
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Disney Asked Character.AI to Go Bankrupt for a Get-Out-of-Lawsuits Card
19 October 2026

Disney Asked Character.AI to Go Bankrupt for a Get-Out-of-Lawsuits Card

Regulation WIRED
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Replika’s founder built the AI assistant she pitched at Disrupt 12 years ago
19 October 2026

Replika’s founder built the AI assistant she pitched at Disrupt 12 years ago

News TechCrunch
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What Disney Gains From Bidding $20 Million On Character.ai
19 October 2026

What Disney Gains From Bidding $20 Million On Character.ai

News Forbes
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Tolan raises $30 million for an AI companion built on trust
19 October 2026

Tolan raises $30 million for an AI companion built on trust

Funding & M&A news.lavx.hu
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Character.ai Bankruptcy Exposes the High Cost of AI Companionship
19 October 2026

Character.ai Bankruptcy Exposes the High Cost of AI Companionship

Regulation PYMNTS.com
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Disney Takes On Most of Character.AI’s Workforce in Bankruptcy Deal
19 October 2026

Disney Takes On Most of Character.AI’s Workforce in Bankruptcy Deal

Regulation Technology Org
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Disney Character.AI Deal Faces Legal Scrutiny
19 October 2026

Disney Character.AI Deal Faces Legal Scrutiny

News AirGuide Business
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Disney Character.AI bankruptcy deal: what it covers
19 October 2026

Disney Character.AI bankruptcy deal: what it covers

Regulation NeoTeo
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Disney to Hire Character.AI's Staff in $60 Million Deal After Chatbot Startup Files For Bankruptcy
19 October 2026

Disney to Hire Character.AI's Staff in $60 Million Deal After Chatbot Startup Files For Bankruptcy

Regulation NDTV Profit
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Disney’s Character.AI deal is a tech license and a talent move — the chatbot is still in limbo
19 October 2026

Disney’s Character.AI deal is a tech license and a talent move — the chatbot is still in limbo

News OpenTools
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Disney to Hire 60 Character.AI Employees in USD 60 Million Deal
19 October 2026

Disney to Hire 60 Character.AI Employees in USD 60 Million Deal

News Analytics Insight
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Disney Acquires Character.AI Talent in $20M Bankruptcy Deal
18 October 2026

Disney Acquires Character.AI Talent in $20M Bankruptcy Deal

Funding & M&A The Tech Buzz
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The problem with AI companions is that they never say no
16 October 2026

The problem with AI companions is that they never say no

News University of Auckland
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Disney is paying $60 million to hire 66 Character.AI staffers
16 October 2026

Disney is paying $60 million to hire 66 Character.AI staffers

News Business Insider
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From AI dependency to human connection: Rethinking AI companionship
15 October 2026

From AI dependency to human connection: Rethinking AI companionship

News ASU News
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Attorney General Jones Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing
15 October 2026

Attorney General Jones Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing

Regulation Office of the Attorney General of Virginia
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Disney strikes $20-million deal for Character.ai's assets as AI startup files for bankruptcy
15 October 2026

Disney strikes $20-million deal for Character.ai's assets as AI startup files for bankruptcy

Regulation Texarkana Gazette
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Character.AI Files Bankruptcy as Costs Surge
15 October 2026

Character.AI Files Bankruptcy as Costs Surge

Regulation 조선일보
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