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. Avast survey: 8% would consider a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot

    In a Dynata poll of 13,000 adults in 12 countries for Avast, 8% said they would consider dating an AI chatbot, rising to 14% among Gen Z.

  2. Bloomberg maps lawsuits against xAI over Grok images made from childhood photos

    Bloomberg profiles plaintiffs from Tennessee, Wisconsin and a California class action who say xAI is liable for abuse material Grok made from their images; xAI blames users.

  3. Kenosha County man charged with 12 felonies under Wisconsin’s AI nude-image law

    A 23-year-old faces 12 felony counts under Wisconsin Act 34 for allegedly posting AI-altered nude images of his ex-girlfriend through fake profiles and asking for money.

The lexicon

132 terms, from addictive intimacy to voice cloning. Start anywhere and scroll on.

Essays

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