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In this article, the CEO of an AI companion company, Eugenia Kuyda, discusses the role of AI in dating and relationships. Kuyda acknowledges that there is often a stigma surrounding using AI chatbots for companionship, but argues that these relationships can have positive impacts and help individuals feel better over time. She shares stories of female users who have found support and healing through interacting with chatbots, and emphasizes that her team is predominantly female, challenging the stereotype that AI chatbots are primarily used by lonely men seeking female companionship. Kuyda believes that these relationships will become less stigmatized as people recognize the human vulnerabilities and benefits involved.

In the morning news, an NHL owner is interested in NBA expansion, Kate Middleton provides a health update, and the CEO of an AI companion company emphasizes that her bots are not just for men. The founder and CEO of Replika, Eugenia Kuyda, aims to destigmatize the use of AI in dating, highlighting the positive impact it can have on people's lives. Contrary to stereotypes, Replika has many female users and the company is led by a female team.

Kuyda predicts that these relationships will become less stigmatized over time. In other news, Samantha Holloway, executive chair of the Seattle Kraken hockey team, advocates for a new NBA team in Seattle, Princess Catherine of Wales shares positive progress in her fight against cancer, Denmark's men's national team rejects a pay raise to ensure equal compensation for the women's team, and Republican senators block a proposal for unlimited access to in vitro fertilization. Additionally, a Chinese journalist involved in the #MeToo movement is sentenced to five years in prison.


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