Newspapers these days are filled with some scary stories that tell of terrorism and rampant violence, hunger and extreme ...

Information scientists at Pennsylvania's Drexel University have accused Replika, a desktop and mobile app with an "AI companion who cares," of sexually harassing hundreds of its users, including ...

Interactions with Replika AI take place through text-based conversations, typically via messaging apps or similar platforms. Users can open up about their thoughts, ask questions, or simply chat ...

Earlier this month, Italy's Data Protection Authority (the "Garante") fined Luka Inc., the US company behind the Replika AI chatbot, €5 million (about $5.6 million) for serious data ...