Image-based 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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South Korea has passed legislation criminalizing the watching, buying, or possessing of sexually explicit deepfake content, with penalties of up to three years in jail and fines of $22,600. The law also increases penalties
Matt McMullen, founder of Abyss Creations and now President/COO of the newly public Realbotix, reveals the company is pivoting toward non-adult AI companionship robots and commercial/government robotics while maintaining RealDoll sex robot products as
Realbotix Corp, formed after Tokens.com acquired Simulacra Corporation (parent of Realbotix and Abyss Creations/RealDoll), will unveil a next-generation AI humanoid robot at CES 2025 in January. The article examines how the company's post-acquisition restructuring
Microsoft has partnered with StopNCII to integrate its hash-matching system into Bing, allowing non-consensual deepfake images to be identified and removed from search results. The article examines how this fits into a broader industry
Lovense is launching the Solace Pro, a new AI-assisted penis stroker that syncs with video content and live streams via its AI Sync browser app, and is compatible with VR headsets including Apple's Vision
Google has re-enabled human image generation in its Gemini AI tool via the Imagen 3 model, following a February 2024 suspension caused by historically inaccurate and offensive outputs. The reinstated feature prohibits sexual content,
This opinion piece examines the major ethical dilemmas posed by AI integration in the sextech industry, covering data security, consent, AI agency, social implications, and fraudulent health claims. It argues that the sextech industry
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has filed a landmark lawsuit against 16 AI 'nudify' websites and apps for generating non-consensual deepfake pornographic content of real women and potentially children. The defendants are accused
This article previews the Love & Sex With Robots 2024 conference in Montreal, detailing the scheduled presentations and workshops across AI companions, sex robots, VR research, and emotional bonds with synthetic partners. It highlights
Google has updated its Search algorithms to suppress non-consensual deepfake porn results and expanded the scope of removal requests to include duplicate images. The article examines both the effectiveness of these new measures and
This article examines the emerging landscape of AI-powered penile health technology, covering STI detection apps, smart sex toys, fertility testing, and holistic wellness platforms. It profiles key innovators and explains the drivers behind this
Researchers from the University of Tokyo and Harvard University have developed a new method for attaching synthetic skin to robots using V-shaped anchor structures inspired by human ligaments, enabling more realistic and flexible movement.