# Replika’s founder built the AI assistant she pitched at Disrupt 12 years ago

**Published:** October 19, 2026
**Author:** techcrunch.com
**Source:** Digital Donut AI Digest
**Language:** en-US
**HTML:** https://aiqazaqstan.com/en/articles/replika-s-founder-built-the-ai-assistant-she-pitched-at-disrupt-12-years

Eugenia Kuyda's newest startup Wabi is positioned to take advantage of an idea she had more than a decade ago. Wabi offers a personal AI assistant with a twist, free and downloadable to anyone today.

> From the original source: **Digital Donut AI Digest**
> [Read full article at Digital Donut AI Digest](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/19/replikas-founder-built-the-ai-assistant-she-pitched-at-disrupt-12-years-ago/)

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