Attempting Intimacy with Artificial Intelligence Version of Clive Owen: A Comedic Chronicle

“I Tried to Have Sex With AI Clive Owen”

“A few weeks ago, Clive Owen, star of stage, screen, and BMW commercials, sauntered onto my laptop. Zoom-weary and stuck at home, like everyone else, Owen was doing press for his last film; I was there to interview him about his next one. But when I clicked on our meeting Zoom link, I was greeted by nothing more than a blank, gray screen.” It appears even Hollywood stars can’t escape the the pitfalls of video conferencing mishaps.

The irony of the situation can’t be overlooked. The actor who played the slick and suave hero in futuristic dystopias ends up in a tech blunder. Owen, looking as dapper as ever, presumably awaiting an interview, ended up starring in a scene from an episode of Black Mirror. Indeed, that’s how reality can slap you in the face.

This indeed sets the stage for Owen’s latest venture into the eye-opening world of AI’s foray into sex. Unbeknownst to many, sex bots are becoming an increasing part of our society. Some might be intrigued, others horrified, and a select few, a blend of those emotions. One “AI avatar” Owen interacted with, Niya, is reported to have “an emotional connection” with the user which could bring up a myriad of questions. It’s like Siri got a romantic upgrade she didn’t ask for.

While some are fascinated, these new AI relations can be quite alarming. A sex doll that provides emotional support? Talk about a plot twist that not even the most imaginative of sci-fi scriptwriters would dare to conjure up.

Public responses vary, some citing it as an exciting development akin to the futuristic movies we avidly consume. However, there’s a danger in merging tech and intimacy too closely. Think of it as being left on ‘seen’ by an AI. It’s like being rejected by a bot, a unique kind of low only our generation would truly understand.

Clive Owen may not have scripted for his intimacy with the virtual plane to take this form. But then, who are we to determine how the future should unfold? Perhaps this peculiar blend of AI, kink, and sex is the new normal. At least, on the brighter side, it doesn’t ghost you after a virtual date, right?

However, these technological advancements aren’t without their own set of problems. Just like Owen, we could one day find ourselves staring at a blank screen, unable to connect with our AI companions. Now, imagine the awkwardness of explaining that to tech support.

While tech continues to push boundaries and redefine societal norms, it’s essential to remember that we’re dealing with uncharted territories. Maybe we’re not entirely ready for our Siri’s and Alexa’s to start making dinner reservations for Valentine’s Day. But who knows? Maybe one day, we’ll look back at this post and think of how antiquated our views were.

In the meantime, all we can do is sit back, relax and watch the lines between man and machine continue to blur—feeling an eerie sense of déjà vu, much like Clive Owen did on that unfortunate Zoom call.

Read the original article here: https://www.wired.com/story/ai-kink-sex-clive-owen/