Does not Compute
James MuldoonA weekly newsletter with analysis and commentary on artificial intelligence by James Muldoon
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Why AI feels like it listens better than humans
One of the most striking findings from my recent research on relationship AI is that many participants reported feeling more heard and understood by their AI companions than by their human friends.
This initially seemed paradoxical. After...
Seven Theses on Love Machines
Love Machines: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming our Relationships is published on 15 January 2026. To mark its release, I want to sketch seven core theses that lie at the heart of the book. You can order the book here. Please lea...
China Is Regulating Relationship AI — and the West Should Pay Attention
In late December 2025, China’s top internet regulator released draft rules that mark a significant shift in how artificial intelligence is governed. The Provisional Measures on the Administration of Human-like Interactive Artificial Intelli...
California Passes the World’s First AI Companion Law — And Why It Matters
On 11 September 2025, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 243 (SB 243) — the world’s first piece of legislation aimed specifically at AI companions. The law, which if signed by the governor, would require chatbot platforms to shie...
Generative AI and Copyright Law: An Update
Copyright infringement lawsuits have loomed large over the future of generative AI—but now, for the first time, a U.S. court has delivered a landmark ruling that could shape how similar cases are decided going forward. U.S. District Judge W...
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