The app Replika is one of many designed to replicate genuine human interaction. It takes the form of an interactive, personalized chatbot that learns to imitate human interaction through conversations with its user. Human Behavior Specialist Hayden Brown explains that as human beings, we have a natural inclination to seek pleasure and avoid pain. With technology, we now have more opportunities to avoid the challenges that come with deep human connections and opt for instant gratification or the path of least resistance. Although we are aware that this is not real life, some individuals still pursue it. Our conscious mind and past experiences shape our present-day decisions, as we try to protect ourselves from past pain. Those who prefer an AI relationship over a real human connection might have experienced rejection or have beliefs that they are not good enough. Replika, developed by AI start-up Luka in 2017, initially aimed to help people reconnect with loved ones who had passed away.

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