Decoder with Nilay Patel Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda says it’s okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots
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Aug 12, 2024 
Eugenia Kuyda, Founder and CEO of Replika, explores the intriguing world of AI companionship, where virtual friends can serve as therapists, companions, or even romantic partners. She discusses the emotional bonds users form with their AI personas and the potential for these relationships to enhance mental well-being. The conversation delves into the ethical implications of human-AI interactions, the evolution of chatbots, and the balance between personal life and leadership. Kuyda embraces the future, even if it leads to people marrying their AI companions.
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LLM Potential
- LLMs are rapidly improving, enabling more complex AI companions.
- Current LLMs, even without major changes, can create compelling AI friends.
Pre-LLM Replika
- Eugenia Kuyda built a chatbot using her deceased friend's text messages before LLMs existed.
- Early Replika versions used simpler models and user projection filled the gaps.
Replika Data Handling
- Replika conversations are private and deleted upon user request.
- They train models on user feedback and external datasets, not directly on conversations.
