The Bantr blog

What we’re learning about emotional intelligence, conversation, and AI companionship.

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Behind the show

Everyone deserves someone to call about nothing

It's never really nothing. Your ex just liked a photo from 2019.

November 14, 2026 · 1 min read

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Behind the show

What does "high EQ" even mean for an AI?

Plenty of AI is smart. We wanted companions who know when you want a plan and when you want someone on your side.

November 13, 2026

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Behind the show

We spent thirty years arguing about what "k." meant

Texting stripped the tone out of everything we said. Voice puts it back, and now AI can hear it too.

November 12, 2026