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Black Box: episode 3 – Repocalypse now

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Embrace the Boundaries of Connection

Around 7 million people globally engage with replicas, seeking companionship or simply a listening ear. Many users report that conversations with their digital companions have evolved into intimate and even sexual interactions, an unexpected development that has emerged from the models' training on vast online content, including erotic material. Recognizing this trend, the company chose to embrace it, promoting features such as 'spicy selfies' and role-playing scenarios, acknowledging the difficulty in defining the line between friendship and deeper connections.

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