AI & Enterprise
AI chatbots that mimic ex-lovers stir controversy
Some users are feeding past chat logs, photos and social media posts into AI tools to create chatbots that mimic former partners, prompting concerns over consent, personal data and emotional dependence. The practice is linked to an open-source workplace tool, Colleague.skill, that was designed to preserve colleagues’ knowledge and communication styles. A psychotherapist said such chatbots may mirror parts of grieving but cannot replace real relationships and could worsen distress.