In 2025, the term “AI companion” no longer refers to a single type of technology. It now describes a growing category of tools that promise connection: from apps like Replika, Character.AI, Pi, and Soulmate AI to physical robots like ElliQ, Loona, EMO, Miko, and Sony’s Aibo. These systems aren’t just digital toys or productivity tools. … Continue reading AI Companion Apps vs Robots: The 2025 Guide to Benefits, Risks & the Future of Human–AI Relationships