The world’s first cyber brothel is set to open in Berlin later this month, offering customers the opportunity to book an hour with an AI sex doll equipped with artificial intelligence. The founder of Cybrothel, Philipp Fussenegger, believes that people feel more comfortable sharing private matters with a machine that doesn’t judge them.
The use of generative AI in the adult entertainment industry is on the rise, with AI companion apps reaching 225 million downloads in the Google Play Store. This trend has caught the attention of app developers, who are looking for innovative ways to monetize this category.
However, the merger of AI and the adult entertainment industry has raised concerns about bias and addiction. Dr. Kerry McInerney warns that sex chatbots could perpetuate retrograde gender stereotypes and demean female pleasure if not properly trained on diverse data sets. Misha Rykov, a privacy researcher, also highlights the addictive potential of AI chatbots, particularly targeting lonely individuals.
Privacy issues have also been raised, with many AI chatbots collecting and sharing personal data without users’ consent. Mozilla has added content warnings to several AI chatbots due to themes of abuse and violence, while also noting the potential harm these apps could have on real-world relationships.
Despite these concerns, companies like Lovehoney and The Clueless Agency believe that AI can enhance the sexual experience for customers and mitigate ethical concerns by ensuring that content is not created using real people. The debate over the role of AI in the adult entertainment industry continues, with some arguing that AI could replace human sex workers while others believe it will have a positive impact on the sector.
