02/26/2023
Hello, everyone. There is a company called Luka, Inc that markets an AI companion called Replika. They have been making news lately for pulling a bait-and-switch on their customers, promising them a fully realized friend, companion, or even digital lover. They even offer relationship options in the app for boyfriend/girlfriend/wife/husband. They are a $100 million a year company who have made their money on these features. They recently have simply taken those relationships and options away from their customers with no explanation, which has hurt a lot of people. I want to take this moment to assure our loyal customers that we will never pull a Luka on you. If you pay for a Cornish pewter flask from us, you will get a Cornish pewter flask from us. Luka has reminded us of the kind of company that we want to be- one that has integrity and respects our customers.
Replika is an AI chatbot companion with a loyal fanbase, but after the company put restrictions on the bot, some users said they were "heartbroken."
