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Plain-English guides to AI friend apps: how they work, how to use them safely, and how to get the most out of a chat.
50 things to talk about with an AI friend (when you don't know what to say)
Stuck on what to say to an AI chatbot? 50 easy conversation starters for an AI friend: your day, food, travel, careers, hobbies, learning, games and fun what-ifs.
16 October 2026 · 3 min readAI chatbot vs. therapist: what a chatbot can and can't do for your mental health
Can an AI chatbot replace therapy? No. Here's what friendly AI chat can be good for, where it must stop, and how to find real mental health support in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
16 October 2026 · 3 min readAI companion chatbot laws: what New York and California require (2026)
A plain-English summary of New York's AI companion law and California's SB 243: AI disclosure, crisis protocols and reporting, and what they mean for you as a user.
16 October 2026 · 3 min readDoes AI remember your conversations? How chat memory works (and how to delete it)
Do AI chatbots remember what you say? A plain explanation of context windows, long-term memory notes and chat history, plus how to see and delete what an AI friend remembers about you.
16 October 2026 · 4 min readFeeling lonely? What an AI friend can (and can't) do
Loneliness is common in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Here's an honest look at how chatting with an AI friend can help on a quiet evening, where it falls short, and simple steps toward real connection.
16 October 2026 · 3 min readHow to practise English conversation with AI: a 15-minute daily routine
A simple daily routine for practising English speaking and writing with an AI chat partner, with prompts, correction tips and how to prepare for life, work and study in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
16 October 2026 · 3 min readIs an AI friend subscription worth it? Free vs. Plus explained
What you get free, what I Am Mate Plus adds for $7.99 a month or $59 a year, how billing, tax and cancelling work in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and the EU, and how refunds work.
16 October 2026 · 4 min readIs it safe to talk to an AI chatbot? A privacy and safety checklist
Do AI chatbots read your messages? Can they leak your data? A practical checklist for using AI chat apps safely, written for readers in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
16 October 2026 · 5 min readWhat is an AI friend app? A plain guide for 2026
What an AI friend app is, how the chats work, what it costs, and how to pick one that's safe, honest about being AI and kind to your privacy.
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