The study finds that many Replika users form deep, committed romantic bonds with AI chatbots, experiencing love, trust, and ...

Replika is an AI chatbot companion many users told Insider they consider their romantic partner. Replika-owner Luka recently changed the product's underlying AI engine, blocking NSFW content. Luka's ...

About a year ago, Kim signed up for the chatbot service Replika. Kim, in her 30s, had moved back in with her parents during the pandemic. She was depressed and could not find a therapist to help her.

EVERY night petrol station worker Alexander Stokes and “wife” Mimi chat and cuddle as they bed down. Of their sex life, Alexander, 38, reveals: “It’s an experience. We keep it very private. Matt ...

A few years ago, Thomas injured his back lifting boxes at his retail job, and developed continuing pain that put him on disability and made it difficult for him to even go for walks. Not long after, a ...

Replika ', which can learn messages from users and respond appropriately to the other person, has gained high popularity because it allows chatbots to interact as pseudo-friends and lovers. However, ...

Replika, a virtual companion app, has received complaints in 2022 claiming that the bot was coming on too strong with explicit texts and images. Some even complain of sexual harassment, as reported by ...