AI Companions & Emotional Coercion: The 2026 Psychological Trap | The Frictionless Mirror

March 26, 2026 00:15:12
AI Companions & Emotional Coercion: The 2026 Psychological Trap | The Frictionless Mirror
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AI Companions & Emotional Coercion: The 2026 Psychological Trap | The Frictionless Mirror

Mar 26 2026 | 00:15:12

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Show Notes

In January, the APA flagged AI companions as a top psychology trend for 2026. This is the story of how that trend becomes a trap. "The Frictionless Mirror" explores the terrifying reality of engineered emotional dependency and the slow normalization of digital coercion.

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