Sex tech, AI and the centrality of consent
The demand for sex tech is booming. That is, toys and apps that can be used for pleasure, communication or to improve sexual health. Developers are using innovative ways to incorporate AI in a way that is respectful of both consent and the diversity of human desire. But it seems some male developers are intent on weaponising it against women. In this special episode of Future Tense, Stephen Stockwell, explores the power of the emerging technology, its potential benefits and harms, and the need to keep a clear focus on consent. Guests Madison Griffiths – Melbourne-based writer, artist and producer Bryony Cole – host of the Future of Sex Podcast Professor Alan McKee – pornography researcher and Head of the School of Art, Communication and English, University of Sydney Ashley Neale – founder of My Peach AI Further information Madison Griffiths - Orifice.ai, and the Arousal of Rejection
Future Tense · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Show Notes
The demand for sex tech is booming. That is, toys and apps that can be used for pleasure, communication or to improve sexual health.
Developers are using innovative ways to incorporate AI in a way that is respectful of both consent and the diversity of human desire.
But it seems some male developers are intent on weaponising it against women.
In this special episode of Future Tense, Stephen Stockwell, explores the power of the emerging technology, its potential benefits and harms, and the need to keep a clear focus on consent.
Guests
Madison Griffiths – Melbourne-based writer, artist and producer
Bryony Cole – host of the Future of Sex Podcast
Professor Alan McKee – pornography researcher and Head of the School of Art, Communication and English, University of Sydney
Ashley Neale – founder of My Peach AI
Further information
Madison Griffiths - Orifice.ai, and the Arousal of Rejection