With the rise of virtual and augmented reality environments, we can also anticipate that — like with present-day pornography — AI porn will soon provide increasingly immersive experiences.
a woman on a bed wearing a VR headset
AI porn has applications in sexual therapy and education. (Shutterstock)
Benefits and concerns
The advent of AI porn raises several concerns. For one, the highly customizable and immersive nature of AI porn could reinforce compulsive behaviours. Users may find themselves gradually drawn deeper into a world where their desires are continuously met, furthering risks of dependency or social isolation.