I get what you mean. I tested a few companion-style AIs last month just for fun, mostly to see how they handle tough or awkward conversations, and it was wild how consistent the responses were. For anyone curious about how far this tech is going, checking out https://hornyai.com/ can help you see where things are heading. Personally, I’m treating AI companions like any other tool — useful, sometimes comforting, but not something to replace real people. I think preparing is mostly about staying aware of where the line is between support and dependency.