Early interest
Early consumer experiments appear.
AI Companions — History
Follow the earlier rise, quieter periods and renewed activity in one place.
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↗ Emerging
The story behind the shape
Apps, creators and policymakers are debating how people use conversational AI.
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Key chapters
Change in attention
New social apps and communities form.
Where it is now
Broader public discussion begins.
More to investigate
Discover connected topics and stories rather than assuming a trend moves in isolation.
