7min chapter

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Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda says it’s okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots

Decoder with Nilay Patel

CHAPTER

The Economics of AI Companions

This chapter discusses the financial dynamics and operational efficiency of running a chatbot service with over 30 million users. It highlights advancements in AI technology, the cost implications of multimodal interactions, and the vision of creating meaningful user experiences while maintaining profitability.

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