Sex tech, AI and the centrality of consent

The demand for sex tech is booming. That is, toys and apps that can be used for pleasure, communication or to improve sexual health.Developers are using innovative ways to incorporate AI in a way that is respectful of both consent and the diversity of human desire.But it seems some male developers are intent on weaponising it against women.In this special episode of Future Tense, Stephen Stockwell, explores the power of the emerging technology, its potential benefits and harms, and the need to keep a clear focus on consent.GuestsMadison Griffiths – Melbourne-based writer, artist and producerBryony Cole – host of the Future of Sex PodcastProfessor Alan McKee – pornography researcher and Head of the School of Art, Communication and English, University of SydneyAshley Neale – founder of My Peach AIFurther informationMadison Griffiths - Orifice.ai, and the Arousal of Rejection