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AI Companion Tech Briefing — July 27, 2026
Companion Apps & MarketmiHoYo launched BSide: Olivia Lin on Steam Early Access this month, joining a crowded field. Character AI now reports 233 million registered users, while UnitedHealthcare’s Avery companion is serving 6.5 million members with plans to reach 20.5 million by year-end. Five states have passed or are passing regulatory frameworks around AI companions,…
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AI Companion Tech Briefing — July 26, 2026
AI Companion Products & Market Tomo AI, an iMessage-native personal coaching and habit-tracking companion, closed a $5M seed round in late June. OpenAI is preparing an AI companion speaker for 2027 — a rechargeable device that will handle cooking assistance, smart home control, and task help. Conversational AI funding remains robust across voice agents, enterprise…