Not my type : automating sexual racism in online dating (Williams, 2024)
In the world of online dating, race-based discrimination is not only tolerated, but encouraged as part of a pervasive belief… read more
Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health – The Conversation
Digital ghosts could be a comfort to the bereaved by helping them to reconnect with lost loved ones. They could… read more
The Dark Side of Open Source AI Image Generators – Wired
“Open source has powered fake image abuse and nonconsensual pornography. That’s impossible to sugarcoat or qualify,” says Henry Ajder, who… read more
Is an Instagram ‘like’ micro-cheating? Gen Z embraces digital sleuthing. – Washington Post
Most everything we do online leaves a trail, from tagging a friend in a photo to liking a TikTok. For… read more
‘AI Girlfriends’ Are a Privacy Nightmare – Wired
“These apps are designed to collect a ton of personal information,” says Jen Caltrider, the project lead for Mozilla’s Privacy… read more
The Latest Online Culture War Is Humans vs. Algorithms – Wired
In response to the growing sense of unease surrounding Big Tech’s mysterious recommender systems, digital refuges from the algorithm have… read more
AI “deathbots” are helping people in China grieve – Rest of World
“Resurrecting” the dead has become a popular application of generative AI in China. It’s one element of an AI gold… read more
Uh oh. The Internet is horny for your man. – Bustle
Up until recently, romantic attention from strangers was a problem typically reserved for traditional celebrities — actors and musicians who’d… read more
Love in an algorithmic age – Kaspersky Daily
We surveyed over 18,000 people in 27 countries, of whom 84% were either currently using a dating app (37%) or… read more
The Future of Intimacy: How Sex Tech May Impact Our Mental Health – Healthnews
The sex tech industry is worth $30 billion and growing at a rapid rate. Companies are working tirelessly to innovate… read more