In the midst of a routine scroll through my Instagram feed, one particular post caught my eye: “They Fell in Love With A.I.

AI bots like Replika offer users close experiences that resemble social relationships, friendship, or love. But is that real? We tested the Replika model for a week to see what works and what doesn’t.

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Since 2023, systems like Replika and Nomi allow the simulation of intimate relationships, prompting people to seek perfection and comfort in programmed artificial intelligence bonds ...

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From people who believe ChatGPT is in love with them to users who believe the chatbot is a God-like entity, it is easy for AI ...

Nina Beguš remembers being at an event 10 years ago where a group of engineers showcased new robots that could recognize ...

Study of Replika chatbot reveals users forming deep romantic bonds, marriages, and emotional reliance on AI partners in ...

What started as a digital niche concern has become a worldwide trend that is redefining relationships, ethics and even the ...

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Nina Beguš remembers being at an event 10 years ago where a group of engineers showcased new robots that could recognize human emotions and offer ...