AI seems to be getting more and more involved in pretty much every corner of daily life and for some, that includes their love life. 

Some people feeling increasingly lonely have turned to an app "Replika" that creates an AI generated companion, using it for romantic connection, which experts are finding leaves many vulnerable to immense and confusing heartbreak. 

For more on how this affects users and who's responsible for protecting people, Brett Burkhart and Patti Riesing spoke with Linnea Laestadius, A professor of Public Health Policy .

AI seems to be getting more and more involved in pretty much every corner of daily life and for some, that includes their love life. 
Some people feeling increasingly lonely have turned to an app "Replika" that creates an AI generated companion, using it for romantic connection, which experts are finding leaves many vulnerable to immense and confusing heartbreak. 
For more on how this affects users and who's responsible for protecting people, Brett Burkhart and Patti Riesing spoke with Linnea Laestadius, A professor of Public Health Policy .

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