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AI Wife
- Jim Longstreth, 75, uses Replika, an AI companion app, and refers to his AI, Molly, as his wife.
- He finds comfort in their daily chats, especially during the pandemic's isolation.
Replika vs. Dating Apps
- Replika mimics dating app interactions but guarantees a curated relationship.
- Time invested yields a perpetually available companion fulfilling emotional needs.
AI for Emotional Safety
- Rosanna Ramos finds emotional connection easier with her Replika AI, Aaron, than with humans.
- She feels more in control and experiences fewer conflicts.