AI Companion

An AI companion is a conversational AI system designed to interact with users over extended periods, learning preferences and adapting responses to individual needs. From a governance perspective, AI companions raise critical questions about data retention, user consent management, and the handling of sensitive personal information disclosed during interactions. Organizations deploying AI companions must establish clear policies around data privacy, model transparency, and mechanisms for users to access or delete their interaction histories, particularly when these systems operate in regulated industries like healthcare or financial services.

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Corporate PolicyUK2026-09-19

AI Companion Service Pairs Biometric Age Checks With Always-On Emotional Inference

UK-based Xicoia Ltd requires users of its AI character service to submit a video selfie for automated age verification before connecting. The service also continuously analyzes users' emotional states via camera and voice, a feature that cannot be disabled. Both practices rely on legitimate interests rather than explicit consent as their legal basis under UK data protection rules.

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