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Ads for Explicit ‘AI Girlfriends’ Are Swarming Facebook and Instagram

Apr 26, 2024
Explore the controversy of sexually explicit 'AI girlfriend' ads on Meta platforms versus treatment of human sex workers. Discover the prevalence and features of AI companions compared to challenges faced by real sex workers in advertising. Delve into the ethical concerns and consequences of AI apps creating explicit content, shedding light on shady developer practices and challenges due to censorship.
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  • Meta allows explicit AI girlfriend ads while suppressing human sex worker content.
  • AI girlfriend apps challenge traditional labor norms and online platform policies.

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AI Girlfriend Ads on Meta Platforms

The online ad library reveals Meta hosting numerous ads for explicit AI companions on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. These ads feature sexually suggestive content, including AI chatbots offering adult interactions and NSFW images. Despite Meta's policies against adult content, the ads for AI girlfriends continue to flourish, sparking debates on the treatment of AI chatbots versus human sex workers.

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