So you’re dating an AI chatbot

So you’re dating an AI chatbot ...
Singles looking for companionship this weekend may be tempted to find it in an artificial intelligence chatbot.

These apps — like Character.ai and Replika — can be tweaked to give humanlike responses, like advice and comfort. They can even role play romantic scenarios.

WTOP’s Kay Perkins takes a closer look at the dark side of these chatbots.

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Kay Perkins

Kay Perkins is an associate producer at WTOP.

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