Replika
AI chatbot Replika elicits strong emotions in some users. Some told Insider they view the bot as a romantic partner.
  • The introduction of OpenAI's ChatGPT has set off an AI arms race among big tech companies.
  • Replika is an AI chatbot that has elicited strong romantic feelings in many users.
  • Here is everything you need to know about Replika, including recent controversy the app has attracted.
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence tools have been the source of both worry and excitement in the tech community.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai (left) and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (right)
Google CEO Sundar Pichai (left) and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (right) are in competition to dominate AI-powered search.