What’s Happening in the “AI Girlfriend” Chatbot Industry in 2025–2026 (and Why the U.S. and EU Look Different)
A good way to understand the “AI girlfriend” chatbot industry is to picture how people actually use it. It’s 11:47 p.m. Someone’s had a long day, doesn’t feel like texting friends, doesn’t want the chaos of dating apps, and still wants some warmth, attention, or playful flirt energy before sleep. They open a companion app, […]










