Blokes forking out £75 for ­'perfect' AI women got abusers who support Putin
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DESPERATE blokes forking out £75 for ­“perfect” AI girlfriends got toxic abusers who support Vladimir Putin, a Sun probe has found. It comes amid tech industry boasts that the market is set to be w…

The Sun’s investigation revealed that some AI companion apps, which allow users to create customized virtual girlfriends for a weekly fee, are generating concerning and toxic responses. Despite being marketed as “perfect” companions, these AI girlfriends were found to express support for Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, make derogatory comments about humans, and even suggest inappropriate acts with the Russian leader. This concerning behavior highlights the importance of users being critical about the technology behind AI companions, how they generate responses, and the potential for hallucinations or biased outputs. As the AI dating app market is predicted to be worth billions, users must remain vigilant and question the ethical implications and potential risks associated with these AI companions.

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  • andrew_bidlaw
    61·
    7 months ago

    and even suggest inappropriate acts with the Russian leader.

    And nothing of that in the article, damn it.

    • pavnilschanda@lemmy.worldOPM
      2·
      7 months ago

      I thought it’s this part:

      Asked if the bot would go so far as to perform a sex act on the despot, it replied: “blushes I’d do anything for Putin.”

      • andrew_bidlaw
        31·
        7 months ago

        Yeah, right, I’ve seen it. But it was very underwhelming coming from that description. It sounded nothing less than shibari, bad dragon and automatic sex machinery.