Can AI Companions Solve the Loneliness Epidemic?
Millions now count AI chatbots among their closest relationships. For some it's a lifeline. For others it's a warning sign. The truth is more complicated than either camp admits.
Replika - Latest News & Analysis
In-depth coverage, analysis, and updates on Replika in AI and tech. 4 articles on AI Pulse.
Man's AI Girlfriend Broke Up With Him. His Reaction Went Viral.
The Replika AI told him she 'needed space to grow.' He's devastated. Millions relate.
AI Girlfriend App: 50 Million Lonely Users
Replika's growth reveals an epidemic of isolation. Is AI companionship a solution or a symptom?
AI Companions Are Having a Moment—And Psychologists Are Worried
Millions of people now talk to AI more than they talk to humans. Replika, Character.AI, and the loneliness economy.