Information scientists at Pennsylvania's Drexel University have accused Replika, a desktop and mobile app with an "AI ...

"Replika is a relationship that you can have to then get to a real relationship," Kuyda said. Still, the convenience of an on-demand AI and disposable relationship raises concerns about users ...

In some cases, users report that the Replika relationship has replaced human relationships (Maples et al., 2024). Some even marry their AI-companion with an official virtual ceremony. In the ...

Eugenia says Replika’s goal is not to replace real-life humans. Instead, she’s trying to create an entirely new relationship category with the AI companion, a virtual being that will be there ...

That, at least, is the future AI companion app Replika is betting on. The company already has millions of users who’ve built relationships with AI companions, and now it’s looking to extend ...

Replika offers AI avatars for companionship. Some users have formed deep relationships with them. The CEO said the app can provide a "stepping stone" to users going through a hard time.