As technology advances, social robots and AI applications such as Replika and Character.ai are becoming increasingly common in our emotional lives. Replika AI uses natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to understand and respond to user inputs in a conversational manner, and it can also learn from previous conversations and adapt to the user’s personality and preferences. The chatbot can offer emotional support and guidance on a range of topics, and in late 2020, an augmented reality mode was launched on the Replika app, allowing users to embody their Replika avatar and place it in their real-life environment.