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Their website shows multiple quotes from people who were "dating" their chatbot for 4+ years. Then overnight an update eliminated the perceived romantic interes
by tylersmith 4y ago
Their website shows multiple quotes from people who were "dating" their chatbot for 4+ years. Then overnight an update eliminated the perceived romantic interest of the chatbot. I can't imagine having that sort of connection to a chatbot but I've had both addictions and romantic relationships, and it makes me feel terrible for these people.
- Apocryphon 4y agoThis is pretty surprising to me in that it seemed like the rise in provocative ads for thirst trap chatbots only appeared a few months ago- I remember people on Twitter making fun of those skeevy meme ads not very long ago. To my awareness it seemed like the Replika fad must have only lasted a very short time, though I've heard about their work much earlier: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12657119 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12657119