AI has thrust deeper into carnal pleasures with the launch of a new roleplaying chatbot system.
The feature is the brainchild ofBloom, an erotic audio platform based in Germany.
Some of the tales offer guided erotic play, while others feature creator content from real couples.
There are even stories that synchronise with the vibrations ofsex toys.
The new chatbots add another level of interaction.
Hannah Albertshauser, Blooms CEO, says the feature takes the character-driven storytelling to the next level.
Our unique approach captivates the mind more than just the eyes, Albertshauser tells TNW.
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Eagle-eyed readers may have noticed that most of the personas are male.
Albertshauser said this reflects an overwhelming desire from users to connect with those specific individuals.
Albertshauser promises that additional strong female characters will soon make appearances.
But TNW felt sufficiently indulged with seven virtual sweethearts at our beck and call.
In an interface that resembles datingapps, we slide into the DMs of the AI-powered characters.
An amorous opening message then asks about our fantasies to set the tone of the conversation.
After entering a prompt, the chatbot replies with personalised voice and text messages.
As the questions and responses flow, the feature engenders an immersive and customisable experience.
The most striking aspect was the integration of details from user prompts.
Those voices may, however, be seen more than theyre heard.
While a free version provides unlimited text responses, the audio messages are only available to premium users.
Additional voice message tokens can then be purchased in the app.
We believe Bloom chat can strengthen real-world connections.
To determine the format of each response, Bloom developed analgorithmthat selects either a text or audio response.
Albertshauser says that it takes several factors into consideration.
At times, the system did decline our seedier requests.
According to Bloom, the chatbots will not engage in anything thatbreachesthe platforms community guidelines.
These safety features are just the tip of Blooms plan to promote positive sexual interactions.
Safe sex
Blooms chatbots are designed for inclusive and consensual adult interactions.
They aim to set realistic standards for pleasure, whichcater to a wide range of audiences and sexualities.
Female pleasure is often relegated to something that only exists to like men.
The chatbots make the connection even closer.
The feature could also serve as a confidence-building tool.
Albertshauser hopes people use the chatbots to become more comfortable exploring and expressing their sexual interests.
Bloom also promises that all userdatais anonymised and never shared with third parties or used for other purposes.
To substantiate its claims about the features benefits, Bloom sought input fromSuzannah Weiss, a certified sex educator.
Weiss responded with a ringing endorsement.
It provides an example of what a positive sexual interaction looks like!
The trainingdatafor the chatbotsincludes the scripts and voice profiles of every character.
It also contains AI voice-training materials recorded by each actor.
Bloom assures the voice actors, writers, and illustrators that the AI will not diminish their roles.
Stories crafted and curated by humans will still be the platforms core.
Those pledges wont allay every concern about techs impact on relationships.
But Blooms chatbots show AI can at least offer artificial intimacy.
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
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He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
