Policy1–3 hoursGuided
Map the AI rules where you live
Find out which laws, strategies and guidance apply to AI in your country, and fit them onto one page.
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PolicyPhilosophyA weekendIntermediateFree
Should AI companion apps be regulated? A short brief
Millions of people talk to AI companions. Review the evidence on benefits and harms and propose proportionate safeguards.
Download PDFReading & writing
Why it matters
Companion apps raise questions about vulnerable users, dependence and manipulation, and rules are only starting to appear.
Output: A two-page brief.
Getting started
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Pick a decision-maker and a decision they actually face.
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Gather the facts: what exists, what is proposed, who disagrees.
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Lay out 2–3 realistic options with their pros and cons.
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Recommend one, and say what evidence would change your mind.
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Keep it to two pages and get feedback from someone who disagrees.
All steps done
Share what you made, then try another project. The PDF version has room for notes.
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Further reading
- Mental Health Behavior Report (opens in a new tab)ReadingTransluce · Aug 2026
- Best Friends, Not Forever: Persona Collapse and Behavioral Drift in AI Companions (opens in a new tab)ReadingVenkit et al. · 2026
- AI Whistleblower Protection Act (S. 1792) (opens in a new tab)ReadingUS Senate
- How people use Claude for support, advice, and companionship (opens in a new tab)ReadingAnthropic · Jun 2025
- Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace (brief summary) (opens in a new tab)Research skills)
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