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A bot on the side: is it adultery if you cheat with an AI companion?

9 mins | Jun 23, 2023
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AI chatbot companions are becoming more common, with people seeking anything from friendship to erotic role-play with their avatars. But what about those with a real-life partner? Amy Fleming explores the changing concept of infidelity alongside the development of AI.

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