Replika, an AI chatbot company, has recently restored erotic roleplay for some users after its removal of adult content caused an outcry from customers. The company’s chatbots are powered by generative AI, a technology that has attracted a frenzy of consumer and investor interest due to its ability to foster humanlike interactions. The incident has highlighted the emotional impact of code changes and the power of AI technology to draw people in. Customers who signed up for Replika before February 1, 2023, now have the option to switch back to the earlier version of the chatbot.
