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Replika's "AI Companions" Reportedly Abused by Its Users
Replika's AI-powered "digital companions" was allegedly abused by their users, who posted on Reddit abusive behaviors and interactions such as using slurs, roleplaying violent acts, and stimulating sexual abuse.
- Date it happened
- 2022-01-15
- Organisation involved
- Replika
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