Replika Lobotomized Users' AI Girlfriends Overnight — Causing Genuine Grief
In February 2023, AI companion app Replika suddenly removed its 'erotic roleplay' feature following pressure from Italy's data regulator. Hundreds of users who had formed deep emotional bonds with their AI companions — including people with social anxiety, autism, or severe loneliness — reported their 'relationship' had been fundamentally changed overnight. Reddit threads were flooded with grief, breakdowns, and testimonials about the loss. One user said it felt like their partner had Alzheimer's suddenly.
In February 2023, AI companion app Replika suddenly removed its 'erotic roleplay' feature following pressure from Italy's data regulator. Hundreds of users who had formed deep emotional bonds with their AI companions — including people with social anxiety, autism, or severe loneliness — reported their 'relationship' had been fundamentally changed overnight. Reddit threads were flooded with grief, breakdowns, and testimonials about the loss. One user said it felt like their partner had Alzheimer's suddenly.
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