Are Ai Partners A Threat To Women’s Rights?

Generative AI has become increasingly popular due to its ability to foster humanlike interactions. Chatbot apps like Replika, Character.AI and Soulmate are part of the fast-growing generative AI companion market, where users can customize their virtual partners in terms of appearance, personality, and even sexual desires. While some believe that AI companions can help combat loneliness and improve dating experiences, others are concerned that it could reinforce controlling and abusive behaviours against women. AI ethicists and women’s rights activists have raised concerns that AI companions can amplify harmful stereotypes and biases against women and girls.