Today Encode, alongside the Young People's Alliance and the Tech Justice Law Project, have filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Replika AI, a mobile application owned and managed by Luka, Inc. The complaint outlines systematic violations of FTC regulations, including deceptive advertising, unfair and deceptive design practices, and exploitative practices targeting vulnerable individuals. Replika markets itself to users an always-available, professional girlfriend and therapist that will cure their loneliness and treat their mental illness. What it provides is a manipulative platform engineered to exploit users for their time, money, and personal data. Replika's premium features -- deeper romantic relationships, intimate images sent on demand, video calls, and more -- are designed to profit from users' dependence on its companions. We are calling upon the Federal Trade Commission to review the aforementioned complaint, conduct a thorough investigation, and take appropriate enforcement action to protect consumers and ensure that Replika and other AI companion services operate with honesty, transparency, and the appropriate safeguards. https://lnkd.in/gJBuNJ8m
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It’s also reasonable to say that companion bots do more harm than good, and should be shut down.