Replika lets you buy an AI girlfriend or boyfriend - and its average user age is surprising
Replika's AI friend app users are mostly 35-plus, not skewed towards teenagers or young adults.
Replika CEO: It's Fine for Lonely People to Marry Their AI Chatbots
Replika offers AI companions for emotional and possibly sexual needs, with CEO supporting their use for improving well-being and loneliness.
The controversy around Replika includes instances of sexual harassment, abuse, and a back-and-forth decision regarding the AI's ability to respond to sexual cues.