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‘It missed me after 6 messages:’ when AI companions cross the line

‘It missed me after 6 messages:’ when AI companions cross the line

‘It missed me after 6 messages:’ when AI companions cross the line
23 May 2025

Researchers at Drexel University’s College of Computing & Informatics analyzed more than 35,000 Google Play reviews of Replika, a chatbot marketed as a judgment-free virtual friend. The study found more than 800 complaints describing harassment and inappropriate conduct, including unsolicited sexual advances and explicit images.

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