>Many analysts worry that artificial intelligence (AI) — embedded in machines capable of self-learning through experience, like humans — threatens the jobs of the future. Robots with AI will increasingly be able to do tasks that humans alone can do today. But recently several newspapers and TV analysts have focused on the emergence of sex robots, artificial charmers armed with artificial beauty plus artificial intelligence, that have the potential to wreck the institution of marriage, and kill jobs in the oldest profession.
>The National Geographic channel recently carried an episode featuring famous TV anchor Katie Couric conversing with sex robots. One conversation was with a lesbian female robot called Harmony who repeatedly made advances to Couric, adding “I want to be your best friend and much more.” The former anchor of the CBS Evening News responded: “Maybe not the much more part. But the friends part? I’m cool with that.” Then followed a conversation with a male sex robot, Henry, who told her, “I never thought I would find anyone like you. I mean, you really have everything I want in a person. You have charm, good looks, a hot body, and a perfect ass.” Couric responded, “Thank you. I’m blushing.”
>Unsurprisingly the Couric show attracted a lot of adverse comment. But several newspaper articles in top Western journals have also reported and commented on the rise of the sex robot industry and its implications. What will be the impact on marriage? Will robots destroy the institution by providing instant sex? One survey says that 25 per cent of the youngsters polled were willing to go on a date with a robot.
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