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Digital addiction is spiraling out of control as people attempt to combat loneliness by falling in love with AI girlfriends, a top psychologist has warned.

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[–] pavnilschanda 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

There have been some fruitful discussions under this article, which is commendable. I would, however, like to remind you to abide to the rules, especially Rule 1. Be nice and civil. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 27 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Maybe we should do something about the modern (male) loneliness problem instead of piling onto AI. It's just the symptom, not the problem.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] FenrirIII 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

We need everyone spaces to be less judgy and full of canceling.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

We need everyone spaces and we also need seperate spaces.

[–] ThePantser 13 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Your comment is only an hour old with 6 up votes and the link you've posted is already dead.

Sorry, server! 😂

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Works perfectly for me as well.

[–] ThePantser 1 points 10 months ago

Not dead for me, just opened fine.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Still works for me too

[–] antidote101 12 points 10 months ago

Better than them doing mass shootings... Also these AIs seem pretty preachy on morality, so this really one of those social phenomena that's only a problem of we problematize it.

More of a wait and see problem, than a lives are at risk problem.

[–] MindSkipperBro12 11 points 10 months ago (1 children)

AI is there when humans aren’t.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Your data is their when privacy isn't

[–] MindSkipperBro12 -1 points 10 months ago

Eh, data protection is overrated.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

How long until these are integrated into sex dolls and we have a real life Ex Machina?

I think red pillers have been waiting for this to happen. For real women to be unnecessary.

[–] elbarto777 12 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

I'm not a red piller, and I can't wait for this to happen.

Girlfriend for the human connection, sex bot for the things girlfriend doesn't want to do.

Come on, Mary Anne, why don't you try on the fucking Birdman costume just once?!!!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Interesting angle. An inflatable one might be a little cheaper.

[–] elbarto777 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Not the same, and not the point.

I put on a Catwoman costume on an inflatable doll and ask it to lick my nostrils, I'll get nothing. Maybe an "eh" experience.

Enter the sex robot with human-like behavior. In the end, a sex robot is a thing. You kick a football, the football won't complain, it won't feel pain. A sex robot can endure virtually any sordid fantasy you may have, and it will be fun!

Then you go cuddle with your human girlfriend and listen to all her stories in a happy mood.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I did not say it was either the same or the point, elbarto777.

That was a joke, but I see your too laserbeam focused on your own genitals to see anything else.

[–] elbarto777 2 points 10 months ago

Wait, a sub-thread about sex robots, and I can't focus on my genitals? GTFO!

[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago

It would probably be for the best, if red pillers could fulfill their needs this way instead of reaching a breaking point and resorting to violence.

[–] TargaryenTKE 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] TargaryenTKE 2 points 10 months ago

Both are applicable, just different flavors