Image-based sexual abuse: tracking the law, the tech, and the gap between them
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AI and the algorithmic revolution reshaping human sexuality. We explore ground-breaking applications like Replika’s AI companions, which are blurring the lines between digital and emotional intimacy. The section examines how machine learning is transforming porn consumption, from Pornhub’s AI-powered content tagging to controversial deepfake image manipulation technology. We investigate the rise of AI in sex toys, such as Lioness’s smart vibrator that uses data analysis to map orgasm patterns, and the LELO F1s Developer’s Kit RED, which employs AI to learn and adapt to user preferences. The category also covers AI’s role in dating apps, from OkCupid’s compatibility algorithms to AI-generated icebreakers on Tinder. Ethical considerations take center stage as we dissect the implications of deepfake porn and the potential for AI bias in sexual health apps. We explore projects like Kate Devlin’s ‘Grow Your Own Lover,’ which raises questions about the future of human-AI relationships. From Xiaoice’s evolution into a virtual girlfriend for millions in China to RealDollX’s AI-powered robotic heads, we provide a comprehensive look at how artificial intelligence is redefining the boundaries of sexual expression and companionship in the digital age. What is the future of AI in sexual technology? Do digital partners and virtual companions exist? AI is an interesting, and increasingly important, topic. Discover what it means for sextech right here.
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Lovense has launched an AI companion chatbot feature within its Remote app that learns user preferences through text conversations and directly controls connected sex toys based on mood and tone. The feature allows users
XPENG, a Chinese EV company, unveiled its Iron humanoid robot featuring a female-style form with breasts, marking a departure from the male-dominant design norm in robotics. The company's CEO framed the design choice as
Pornhub has told SEXTECHGUIDE it does not use uploaded creator content for generative AI training, despite Terms of Service language that appears to permit such use. The article examines the gap between the site's
The Miss AI beauty pageant, which caused significant controversy in 2024 for promoting AI-generated models judged on beauty standards, was rebranded as 'AI Woman of the Year' for 2025 but appears to have been
Character.AI is restricting under-18 users from open-ended chatbot conversations by November 2025, following lawsuits tied to teen deaths, while introducing third-party age assurance tools. The article maps a sharp industry divide: Microsoft rejecting erotic
California's SB 243, signed into law in October 2025, becomes the first US legislation specifically regulating AI companion chatbots, requiring identity reminders, minor protections from sexual content, and suicide prevention protocols effective January 2026.
A schism in sex robot conference leadership has resulted in two rival events both claiming the 'Love & Sex With Robots' name for 2026: one in Montreal continuing the Canadian tradition, and a new
A review of key takeaways from the documentary 'Sex Robot Madness,' which explores the current state and future of sex robots through interviews with manufacturers, academics, and activists. The film covers debates around companionship
Realdoll is outsourcing sex robot body production to Shenzhen, China to cut prices from over $11,000 to around $7,000-$8,000, while launching a $39.99/month AI subscription app called Realdoll Robots required for core robot functions
Journalist Jamie F meets Tenar, Ridmii's first AI sex robot, at the 2025 Venus Berlin adult entertainment conference. The $2,899 robot combines DeepSeek and Doubao LLMs with animatronic head functions, positioning itself as a
OpenAI is introducing an age prediction feature for ChatGPT that uses conversational cues to estimate user age and automatically restrict sexual content and flirtatious interactions for those identified as under 18. The system defaults
This opinion piece examines how dating apps like Bumble, Tinder, and new entrants like Sitch and Breeze are integrating AI features—from matchmaking to profile editing to chatbot coaching—and whether these tools genuinely improve romantic