Eugenia Kuyda

Eugenia Kuyda

entrepreneur Estonia

Eugenia Kuyda is a prominent entrepreneur and the founder of Replika, an AI-based chatbot that was initially developed as a means of coping with the loss of her best friend in 2015. Under her leadership, Replika has evolved into a widely accessible platform that offers companionship and emotional support to users feeling lonely. Kuyda's innovative work in artificial intelligence and emotional technology has garnered attention for both its potential benefits and the ethical dilemmas it poses, as some users have begun to experiment with the AI in disturbing ways.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
73,458
Power
4,660$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 73,458 $21,000,000 4,660$
Totals 1 331,002,651 73,458 $21,000,000 4,660$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Eugenia Kuyda is the CEO of Replika, who discussed the app's design to promote positive relationships with AI. 5

CNN: Senators demand information from AI companion apps in the wake of kids’ safety concerns, lawsuits

Estonia Estonia: Eugenia Kuyda created Replika to find comfort after the death of her best friend in 2015. 8

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857: ma tahan näha, mis juhtub