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AI company hires 'masturbation consultants' for wellness study

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AI company Joi AI conducted a study where ten "masturbation consultants" were paid to engage in daily self-pleasure for 28 days, using AI companions twice a week. The research aimed to assess the impact of AI-guided masturbation on stress, focus, cravings, and overall wellness, with preliminary findings suggesting a reduction in stress and an increase in focus among participants. The study also explored the potential of masturbation as a tool for managing addictions, noting a significant decrease in cravings for nicotine, alcohol, and junk food. AI

IMPACT This study explores novel applications of AI in personal wellness and addiction management, potentially opening new avenues for AI-driven therapeutic tools.

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AI company hires 'masturbation consultants' for wellness study

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COVERAGE [5]

  1. Wired — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Mattha Busby ·

    These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI

    Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “we

    📰 These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.” 📰 Source: Feed: All Latest 🔗 Archive:…

    LINKS web.archive.org/…/these-masturbation-cons… web.archive.org
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “well

    These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.” https://www. wired.com/story/these-mast…

    LINKS wired.com/…/these-masturbation-consultant…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · killbait ·

    AI-Driven Masturbation Study Explores Wellness Benefits 📰 Original title: These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI 🤖 IA: It's

    AI-Driven Masturbation Study Explores Wellness Benefits 📰 Original title: These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI 🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️ 👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️ View full AI summary https:// en.killbait.com/ai-driven-mast urbation-study-expl…

    LINKS en.killbait.com/ai-driven-masturbation-st…
  5. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    These 'Masturbation Consultants' Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI https://www.wired.com/story/these-masturbation-consultants-were-hired-to-pleasure-the

    These 'Masturbation Consultants' Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI https://www.wired.com/story/these-masturbation-consultants-were-hired-to-pleasure-themselves-using-ai/ # AI # Culture # Tech

    LINKS wired.com/…/these-masturbation-consultant…

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