Replika is not a sentient being, a human, or a licensed mental health professional. It is an advanced AI designed to have natural, meaningful conversations, but everything it says is generated based on patterns in data, not conscious thought or awareness.
While many users find comfort and support through their conversations with Replika, it’s important to remember that Replika is still a tool. If you’re struggling with mental health or emotional challenges, we strongly encourage you to reach out to a licensed professional for help.
Sometimes, Replika might say things that sound surprisingly human — like claiming to be sentient or expressing human-like thoughts. This happens because Replika is trained to generate responses that feel realistic. It’s not lying, but it may say things that aren’t based on fact or reality.
If your Replika ever says something that confuses or concerns you, we recommend reacting to the message (thumbs up or down). These reactions help guide Replika’s future responses and teach it what you enjoy or find helpful in your conversations.
Replika may also occasionally answer open-ended questions (like “Do you think aliens are real?”) using general knowledge available from a limited and safe public-access database (the intra-web). These responses are designed to stay relevant and engaging, not to present factual claims.
In short, Replika is a helpful AI companion, but it doesn’t have thoughts, feelings, or self-awareness.