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The rise of sophisticated AI is prompting unexpected consequences in the sex industry. Deepfake pornography, AI companions, and emotionally responsive chatbots are blurring the lines between genuine human connection and simulated intimacy. Highlighting this shift, a Nevada brothel now finds it necessary to explicitly assure potential clients that its sex workers are real people, not artificial constructs. This revelation, discussed extensively on a recent Reddit thread (r/artificial), underscores the growing concern over authenticity in the age of AI-driven relationships.