Published May 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Wired
May 18, 2026, 6:00 AM
Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex

“I’ve got one hand on the keyboard, one hand down below,” an artist who role-plays with their chatbot tells WIRED. But some asexual advocates aren’t thrilled about the association.
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