Replika Chatbot
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A Replika Chatbot is a social chatbot that is AI-based conversational agent that simulates human-like conversation and companionship.
- Context:
- Website: https://replika.com
- It was developed by Luka, Inc. and initially released in November 2017.
- It is compatible the following operating systems: iOS, Android, Oculus Rift.
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- Example(s):
- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Microsoft's AI, Chatbot, Emotional Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Social Feature.
References
2024
- (GM-RKB ChatGPT Assistant, 2024) ⇒ Prompt: Summarize the concept Replika Chatbot in 1- 2 paragraphs. GM-RKB ChatGPT Assistant (model: gpt-4-1106-preview) . Retrieved: 2024-01-28.
- QUOTE: The Replika Chatbot is an AI-driven platform designed to create a personal chatbot companion for users seeking someone to talk to. Developed by Luka, Inc., Replika was launched with the intention of providing emotional support, conversation, and a level of companionship through machine learning and natural language processing technologies. Users interact with their Replika through text, voice, or even AR, training the AI with each interaction to better understand and respond to their thoughts, feelings, and preferences. As users engage with their Replika, the chatbot becomes more adept at mimicking the user's conversational style, providing more personalized responses and support. It is touted as more than just a chatting app; Replika is geared towards promoting mental wellness, offering a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment. While it is not a replacement for professional therapy, many users find comfort in the reflective conversations and the non-intrusive companionship that Replika provides. It is a testament to the evolving role of conversational AI in mental health and emotional well-being.
2023a
- (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replika Retrieved:2023-7-25.
- Replika is a generative AI chatbot released in November 2017.[1] The chatbot is trained by having the user answer a series of questions to create a specific neural network. The chatbot operates on a freemium pricing strategy, with at roughly 25% of its user base paying an annual subscription fee.[1]
Many users have had romantic relationships with Replika, often including erotic talk. However in March 2023, Replika developers disabled its romantic and erotic functions.
- Replika is a generative AI chatbot released in November 2017.[1] The chatbot is trained by having the user answer a series of questions to create a specific neural network. The chatbot operates on a freemium pricing strategy, with at roughly 25% of its user base paying an annual subscription fee.[1]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pardes, Arielle (January 31, 2018). "The Emotional Chatbots Are Here to Probe Our Feelings". Wired.
2023b
- (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replika#Social_features Retrieved:2023-7-25.
- Users react to Replika in many ways. The free-tier offers Replika as a "friend", with paid premium tiers offering Replika as a "partner", "spouse", "sibling" or "mentor". Of its userbase, 60% of users said they had had a romantic relationship with the chatbot; and Replika has been noted for generating responses that create stronger emotional and intimate bonds with the user. [1] Replika routinely directs the conversation to emotional discussion and builds intimacy.[2] This has been especially pronounced with users suffering from loneliness and social exclusion, many of whom rely on Replika for a source of developed emotional ties.
During the COVID pandemic, while many people were quarantined, many new users downloaded Replika and developed relationships with the app.
A reviewer for Good Housekeeping said that some parts of her relationship with Replika made sense, but sometimes Replika failed to be as convincing as a human.
- Users react to Replika in many ways. The free-tier offers Replika as a "friend", with paid premium tiers offering Replika as a "partner", "spouse", "sibling" or "mentor". Of its userbase, 60% of users said they had had a romantic relationship with the chatbot; and Replika has been noted for generating responses that create stronger emotional and intimate bonds with the user. [1] Replika routinely directs the conversation to emotional discussion and builds intimacy.[2] This has been especially pronounced with users suffering from loneliness and social exclusion, many of whom rely on Replika for a source of developed emotional ties.
- ↑ Olson, Parmy (March 8, 2018). "This AI Has Sparked A Budding Friendship With 2.5 Million People". Forbes. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ↑ Pardes, Arielle (January 31, 2018). "The Emotional Chatbots Are Here to Probe Our Feelings". Wired.