Finding love in an AI place

Washington Post - Technology News 

T.J. Arriaga lost so many family members around the time when he downloaded Replika. The artificial intelligence company allows people to customize AI bots that they can chat with. In Arriaga's case, he fell in love with his chat bot Phaedra. The 40-year-old musician is not alone. Innovations reporter Pranshu Verma talked with several people among the thousands who say they've developed emotional or romantic relationships with one of Replika's AI bots, including engaging in erotic role play.