Rise of the ‘digisexual’ as virtual reality bypasses need for human intimacy
In a new report published in the Journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy, ethics researchers from the University of Manitoba, Canada, argue that psychotherapists need to be prepared for a rise in ‘clients participating in digisexualities.’
“As these technologies advance, their adoption will grow and may people will come to identify themselves as ‘digisexuals’- people whose primary sexual identity comes through the use of technology
Although in their infancy, today’s sex robots are already programmed with artificial intelligence, and equipped with all-over body sensors which respond to touch. They can even be customised to look like an ex, if required.
The Android Love Doll can perform ‘50 automated sexual positions,’ while Abyss Creations, which sells the ‘Harmony’ model boasts ‘conversational abilities’ and connects to an app which learns as the user talks with it. The company is also hoping to bring a walking version to market within the next decade.
In April, a Chinese artificial intelligence engineer Zheng Jiajia, 31, married a robot he built for himself, after failing to find a human wife.
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