@Kormann I think it's already possibly true

@StrayClimb replica has 10 million downloads ...

@Kormann a big question I have is whether this can resolve instantaneously or we have to wait til 2028 @ScottAlexander

@StrayClimb The question is worded as referring to events in 2028. If such AI applications get banned in 2027, the question as stated will likely resolve NO. It is quite possible the number in question peaks before 2030 if mainstream society starts fighting addictive AI.

I think much of the uncertainty is in what extent of companionship is required to be "a romantic companion." Most current Replika users probably aren't nearly as close to the AI as they would be to a human they say as a boyfriend, girlfriend, or other formal label—such as in terms of what they would give up to stay with that individual.

@Adam There's that other councelor market, too.

@AaronKaufman I'm also curious about this. Seems yes to me. Replicka is basically an ldr

@AaronKaufman they're pivoting away from sexting cuz openai is bringing down the hammer of alignment. r/replika on suicide watch