AIrotic

what is synthetic intimacy?

Synthetic Intimacy

noun Emotional or erotic closeness that is produced, mediated, or entirely simulated by artificial systems.

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“AIrotic” combines the words “erotic” and “AI”. It is about the intersection of eroticism and artificial intelligence: chatbots and companions, synthetic bodies and voices, and what they reveal about human desire.

News

  1. Meta opens Muse avatar calls to US users across mobile, web and Mac

    Meta says Muse Voice and avatar video chats are available across the US, giving its AI agent a more expressive face during live conversations.

  2. UK officials examine AI bunny toy as Amazon removes listings, report says

    Byline Times reports UK safety scrutiny of a chatbot bunny marketed to young children, with Amazon removing products and Tuya examining safeguards.

  3. West Virginia sues Snap, challenging My AI safeguards and platform safety

    West Virginia alleges Snap misled families about Snapchat safety and launched My AI without adequate testing, seeking penalties and product changes.

The lexicon

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Essays

103 essays, articles and stories on the artificial lover in literature, film, theory and the market.