https://sinsofai.com Sins of AI is an independent consumer safety guide to AI companion apps: regulator findings, red flags, and plain-language checks. https://sinsofai.com/articles/character-ai-vs-replika-safety/ Both leading AI companions have now been fined by Italy's privacy regulator: Replika 5 million euros in 2025, Character.AI 158,000 euros in July 2026. Here is what the findings say about age checks, your data, and the money mechanics, and how to protect yourself on either. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:30:00 GMT https://sinsofai.com/articles/character-ai-vs-replika-safety/ https://sinsofai.com/articles/are-ai-companions-safe/ Are AI companions safe? A skeptical look at what the apps collect, how they monetize affection and why goodbyes are hard by design, with real cases and a 12 point red flag checklist. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://sinsofai.com/articles/are-ai-companions-safe/