AI Love You Developments in Human-Robot Intimate Relationships
Using an interdisciplinary approach, this book explores the emerging topics and rapid technological developments of robotics and artificial intelligence through the lens of the evolving role of sex robots, and how they should best be designed to serve hum
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AI Love You Developments in Human-Robot Intimate Relationships
AI Love You
Yuefang Zhou • Martin H. Fischer Editors
AI Love You Developments in Human-Robot Intimate Relationships
Editors Yuefang Zhou University of Potsdam Potsdam, Germany
Martin H. Fischer University of Potsdam Potsdam, Germany
ISBN 978-3-030-19733-9 ISBN 978-3-030-19734-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19734-6 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
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Preface
As we move headlong through the twenty-first century and into the future, achievements in artificial intelligence (AI) continue at an exponential speed. AlphaGo, AlphaGo Zero, and AlphaZero algorithms have already defeated the best human game players in the world (Silver et al., 2016, 2018). Within this rapid transformation, our relationships with digital technologies—and, consequently, with ourselves—are also undergoing a fundamental transformation. Under this transformation, we are, for the first time in human history, forced into the position of redefining the boundaries of human desire, as technological advancements create new possibilities for human sexuality. Science fiction writers have long whetted our appetite for wonder. Today, some of our most advanced intelligent machines, their minds equipped with AI and their bodies made from life-like silicon and frubber®, are gradually stepping into our private sphere of life (Nature, 2017). Dreams of “forever in love” and instant sexual gratification have never looked so close to reality as at the present time. Consider Harmony, the female companion robot made by the Realbotix™ company, whose body and personality can be tailor-made to suit
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