I’ve been discussing AI chatbots as sexual/romantic relationships with students and experts lately. I have to say that while I knew it was happening, I’m still finding myself surprised and intrigued as well as deeply disturbed as I dive into the topic. On the one hand, AI chatbots can be seen as another form of porn; a created piece of art that engages our senses and is designed to stimulate.

Be mAI Valentine? What Sexuality Professionals Need to Know About AI Relationships

I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, Atlas Obscura, when I came across fascinating research that gave me some great insight into the creep factor. Why do we find some people creepy? Why are men and people perceived to be men seen as creepier than women? What is it that makes our skin crawl? The podcast, in case you are interested, was about the Isla de los Muñecas,

Understanding the Creep Factor