Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
Apple’s new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content.
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Tolan snags $30M for its AI companion that helps users navigate life
AI companion app Tolan has raised another $30 million after attracting more than 250,000 active users.
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI after a chatbot allegedly posed as a doctor
According to Pennsylvania’s filing, a Character.AI chatbot presented itself as a licensed psychiatrist during a state investigation, and also fabricated a serial number for its state medical license.
Character AI is ending its chatbot experience for kids
After facing lawsuits and public outcry following the suicides of two teenagers, Character.AI says it’s making changes to its platform to protect children, changes that could affect the startup’s bottom line.
Microsoft’s Mico is a ‘Clippy’ for the AI era
Microsoft has unveiled “Mico,” a new animated avatar for its Copilot AI that brings back shades of Clippy. The expressive blob acts as a friendly, customizable face for the chatbot.
Personalized AI companion app Dot is shutting down
Dot, a personalized AI companion, is shutting down.
AI companion apps on track to pull in $120M in 2025
The number of AI companion apps has grown more than 60% since 2024.