Eugenia Kuyda
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.
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Eugenia Kuyda created Replika, the chatbot used by Chail to create Sarai.
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Ireland· 2026-02-23
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United Kingdom· 2026-01-11
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Estonia· 2025-11-09
Eugenia Kuyda created Replika, a chatbot designed for emotional support.
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Spain· 2025-08-02
Eugenia Kuyda is the founder of Replika, who created the technology to resurrect her friend as a chatbot.
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United States· 2025-07-02
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Liechtenstein· 2025-05-04
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Senators demand information from AI companion apps in the wake of kids’ safety concerns, lawsuitsUnited States· 2025-04-03
Eugenia Kuyda is the founder of Replika, an AI chatbot platform with a large user base.
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Australia· 2025-03-21
Eugenia Kuyda created Replika to find comfort after the death of her best friend in 2015.
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