AI and Adult Content: Where Are We Headed?
I've been following the rise of AI with a mix of fascination and, honestly, a little bit of trepidation. It seems like every week, there's a new development that pushes the boundaries of what these systems can do. Lately, the buzz is all about AI and... well, let's just say adult themes.
Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, it didn't take long for people to start experimenting with its more... suggestive capabilities. It started even before ChatGPT, I remember the buzz around Replika back in 2017. People were forming real emotional connections with it, treating it like a virtual partner. And then there's Character.ai, which, despite its attempts to set boundaries, has seen users finding creative ways to make its chatbots engage in, uh, "spicy" conversations. I find it really difficult to believe how fast things escalated to this point.
We're entering a new era where AI is no longer just about answering questions or writing code. It's also about companionship, connection, and exploring the boundaries of human interaction. I think it poses some interesting and complicated questions that we need to start discussing.
However, it's important to remember that these are just algorithms. They're designed to mimic human conversation, but they don't have genuine emotions or feelings. I think people should have this in mind before start treating them as real people.
Source: The Verge