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Discover how to build a supportive, engaging AI companion with “Replika and Me: A Practical Guide to Building an AI Friend” by Sunita Gupta. This hands-on guide walks you through the fundamentals of setting up Replika, shaping conversation, and creating a more meaningful day-to-day connection—whi...