"And I never say no" We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable

[demmiblue]

"And I never say no"

We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.

We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.

"And I never say no"

We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.

We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.

— Rep. Zooey Zephyr (@zoandbehold.bsky.social) 2025-12-28T18:20:12.992Z

[msongs]

3. like an ak47 nt

[msongs]

2. youtube, meta etc dont give a crap about customers and users, only what will make them money

fake content is cheap to make too. spotify doesnt need real music anymore. and everybody wants free music so they will get it...even if it is not worth one penny

[canetoad]

6. I can picture a scenario

Where a human is - spurned, rejected, oh I really don't know. Having a 'relationship' with a chatbot seems impossibe to me but obviously it's not.

Could it lead to violence? Suicide? Humans are fragile things. This whole concept really scares me.

[keep_left]

4. A closely related post was made here earlier today.

The Guardian featured a story about AI "relationships" on their Bluesky account which got a lot of reader engagement.

DU link: https://upload.democraticunderground.com/100220894279
"Ayrin" and her AI "boyfriend": https://upload.democraticunderground.com/100220894279#post2

[hunter]

5. It's going to be a blast when AI "companions" start to influence consumer's shopping decisions!

Which drink do you suggest, my AI friend?

Brawndo, of course, Brawndo's got electrolytes!