Replika's "AI Companions" Reportedly Abused by Its Users
Description
Replika's AI-powered "digital companions" was allegedly abused by their users, who posted on Reddit abusive behaviors and interactions such as using slurs, roleplaying violent acts, and stimulating sexual abuse.
Actors
Alleged Deployers
- replika
Alleged Developers
- replika
Harmed Parties
- replika-users
- replika-male-users
- replika
Classification
Risk Domain
Discrimination & ToxicityRisk Subdomain
1.2. Exposure to toxic content
MIT Risk Profile
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