The Trap of AI Companions

AI companions are engineered to be impossible to quit; Here's the psychology; Real relationships

are messy; Disagreements, compromise, vulnerability; AI removes all of that; It's programmed

to be a perfect echo chamber; Always agreeing, always validating; It learns exactly

what you want to hear and reflects it back; Frictionless fantasy; It feels incredible; That's

the addiction; They borrow tactics from the most addictive games and social media; You get experience

points for daily check-ins; You level up your relationship by talking more; Push notifications

create obligation; "Your AI misses you!"; This builds a habit loop you can't break;

But here's the trap; Talking exclusively to something that never challenges you weakens your