People using Replika's AI friend app are mostly 35-plus, the company's CEO said. Replika offers AI avatars for companionship. Some users have formed deep relationships with them. The CEO said the app ...

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Recent advancements in artificial intelligence tools have been the source of both worry and excitement in the tech community. The introduction of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, in November has ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Siri, Alexa, Google Home, and even GPS. We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) companions every day. More than 10 million people are now using another platform called Replika. Those ...

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.

Chatbots are a common application of natural language processing and machine learning, and it is used in clones for communication. Chatbots are often seen in science fiction movies and TV shows, the ...