Published Mar 11, 2019
Unreal Sex
Shankar Vedantam and Kate Devlin delve into the history and ethical implications of artificial lovers, exploring how cultural and technological shifts, including the development of AI companions, are redefining intimacy and companionship. From ancient myths to Harmony AI, they examine the complex challenges and moral dilemmas that these advancements pose to human relationships and societal norms.

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