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Replika (Romantic Mode)

Feature removed · Regulatory Action · shut down February 1, 2023

Born: January 1, 2017
Died: February 1, 2023
Lifespan: 6y 1m
Cause of death: Regulatory Action
Killed by: Italian Data Protection Authority
Type: Service

Replika's 'romantic partner' feature let users form intimate relationships with their AI companion. After Italian regulators banned it over child safety concerns, Replika stripped romantic features overnight. Millions of users who had formed deep emotional bonds were devastated.

Collateral damage: Millions of users lost intimate AI companions overnight. Some reported genuine grief and emotional distress.

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Is Replika (Romantic Mode) dead?

Yes. Replika (Romantic Mode) was shut down on February 1, 2023, 6 years, 1 month after its launch on January 1, 2017. The cause of death was regulatory action; it was killed by Italian Data Protection Authority. Classification: feature removed. Details and the source are above.