The chatbot, which offers romantic companionship, has been hit with an FTC complaint from tech ethics organizations ...

You might expect an app offering romantic interactions with AI chatbots to primarily appeal to young, single men. But Replika ...

Replika’s AI agents aim to move from companionship to full-on life assistants. Are we ready for this next phase of AI?

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a 37-year-old self-published author and user of the AI chatbot Replika ... so unconditionally loved in a romantic context is a game-changer ...

These AI companions are designed to provide emotional support, companionship, and in some cases, even mimic romantic or intimate human relationships. Replika is one of the most well-known examples.