“For a lot of people, the problem with interacting with other humans is the fear of opening up, the fear of being vulnerable, the fear of starting the contact, starting the conversation, and they’re basically rehearsing that with Replika,” says Kuyda. “So think of it as a gym for your relationship so you can practice in a safe environment.”

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Hertzberg, R. (2022, December 16). Meet the artificially intelligent chatbot trying to curtail loneliness in America. The Hill. https://thehill.com/changing-america/3778169-meet-the-artificially-intelligent-chatbot-trying-to-curtail-loneliness-in-america/