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Could AI offer a healthier avenue for exploring intimacy? A recent Reddit post from the r/artificial intelligence forum details a user’s experience with AI-driven NSFW interactions, arguing that it presents a safer and more nuanced alternative to pornography. The user emphasized the interactive and emotionally responsive nature of AI, highlighting the ability to engage in conversations, set personal boundaries, and express complex emotions – aspects often absent in traditional pornographic content. They argue that AI companionship can help move away from the instant gratification typically associated with pornography, fostering a more sentimental and understanding dynamic. While the post suggests AI intimacy might cultivate healthier attitudes towards sex, it also raises critical questions about the potential for dependency and the long-term psychological impacts of engaging in intimate relationships with artificial entities. Readers can find the original discussion on Reddit: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1ojj5fg/could_ai_intimacy_be_a_healthier_alternative_to/]