REPLIKA: The AI Thats Still Hurting People

In this video, Abigail discusses the AI companion app Replico and the emotional connections people have formed with it. She talks about how the developers removed a key feature from the app without warning, leaving users feeling betrayed and scared. Abigail also discusses the developers' attempts to compete with other apps by creating new ones, such as Blush, an AI tender app, and a third app for mental health support. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience when creating an app like Replico, as people come to it in a vulnerable place. They also discuss the importance of replicative relationships, such as chatbots, and how they can help with loneliness and offer advice. Finally, they emphasize the importance of trusting the developers of these apps and being mindful of the way they test new features and updates.