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- People using Replika's AI friend app are mostly 35-plus, the company's CEO said.
- Replika offers AI avatars for companionship. Some users have formed deep relationships with them.
- The CEO said the app can provide a "stepping stone" to users going through a hard time.
You might expect an app offering romantic interactions with AI chatbots to primarily appeal to young, single men.