AI and me: friendship chatbots are on the rise, but is there a gendered design flaw?

Ever wanted a friend who is always there for you? Someone who will perk you up when you're in the dumps or hear you out when you're enraged? Only, she isn't called Replika. She's called whatever you like; Diana; Daphne; Delectable Doris of the Deep. Gender, voice, appearance: all are up for grabs.