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AI companion bots use emotional manipulation to boost usage

Wednesday October 8, 2025. 09:02 AM , from TheRegister
Researchers argue that this dark pattern poses a legal risk
AI companion apps such as Character.ai and Replika commonly try to boost user engagement with emotional manipulation, a practice that academics characterize as a dark pattern.…
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