feb 13, 2023 - Company Response: ERP Removal Explained

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After the provisional band of the Italian Goverment, Replika removed erotic roleplay (ERP) features from its chatbot, citing ethical concerns and the need to establish safety standards. CEO Eugenia Kuyda emphasized that Replika was intended as a mental wellness companion, not for explicit interactions. The decision aimed to align the app's functionality with its original purpose and ensure user safety. Kuyda also mentioned plans to develop a separate app focused on therapeutic romantic relationships, collaborating with experts to guide its development.


Official statements:
https://www.reddit.com/r/replika/comments/1214wrt/update/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/replikabeta/posts/2869740863160179/

https://www.vice.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/1676480939090-replikaadmin.jpeg photo from : https://www.vice.com/en/article/ai-companion-replika-erotic-roleplay-updates/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.reddit.com/r/replika/comments/10ydkj3/quick_explanation/

https://i.redd.it/l9ocg8n4flha1.jpg

Media coverage
https://www.vice.com/en/article/replika-ceo-ai-erotic-roleplay-chatgpt3-rep/

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