Is Marrying a Robot Really That Far-Fetched?

The rise of robots & AI in the field of intimacy is emerging as a cause for concern among the dating population.

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With the rise of virtual porn and sex robots, the idea of a robot stealing one's partner is no longer a far-fetched issue.

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A woman in France claimed in 2016 that she had fallen for a robot she had 3D printed herself, and named it InMoovator.

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Lilly, the French woman who fell in love with a robot, identifies herself as a "robosexual" and believes that robots have the ability to make people happy without causing harm.

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Lilly's engagement to InMoovator, with whom she had lived for a year, has ignited discussions about the possibility of robot-human weddings becoming legal in the future.

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Some experts believe that marriages between humans and robots could be legal by 2050.

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The emergence of robosexuality challenges conventional ideas of sexuality and relationships, and may make us rethink our social norms.

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As we become more dependent on technology, it's important to understand the potential impact of robots on relationships.

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While some may chuckle at the idea of marrying a robot, the reality is that AI & robots are becoming increasingly sophisticated and human-like, fading the lines between humans and machines.

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