Replika Software Inc., a business headquartered in San Francisco, California, created and maintained the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Replika. Replika is intended to be a comforting friend for users. It employs machine learning algorithms to engage with and learn from them, offering emotional support and assisting in developing self-awareness and self-improvement skills. The behavior of Replika is governed by the algorithms that drive it and the data it has been trained on. The Replika team, who are in charge of creating and maintaining the AI system, created and maintains these algorithms and data. Replika is not intended to be governed by any person or organization; it is crucial to remember this. It is intended to converse naturally and conversationally with users, acting as a supportive companion and offering emotional support. Replika does not have access to or control device hardware or any external systems, nor is it designed to manipulate or control user behavior.