Narcissism and the rising appeal of sex robots made in the buyer's image

Narcissism and the rising appeal of sex robots made in the buyer's image

A recent study published in the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services reveals that individuals with high levels of narcissism and a sexual attraction to themselves are highly motivated to purchase robotic companions designed in their own exact likeness. The research demonstrates that this desire is driven by a strong psychological sense of ownership. These results highlight growing ethical and psychological concerns as artificial intelligen…