EP. 15: From "Her" to Reality: How AI is Changing Sex and Dating in 2026

About this episode

The episode explores how AI is transforming sex and dating, particularly among Gen Z, while discussing industry developments and ethical considerations.

In this episode of AI in NYC, hosts Rob May (Neurometric) and Ryan Eppley (Root Access) dive deep into the intersection of human intimacy and artificial intelligence. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, they explore the startling statistic that 33% of Gen Z has engaged in romantic conversations with AI. Is technology a tool for building human connection, or a replacement for it? They also break down the latest industry drama, including Anthropic’s aggressive "Keep Thinking" ad campaign, OpenAI’s move into the advertising space, and the rise of multi-agent frameworks like Gastown that are changing how we develop software. *Topics Covered*: Sponsor Spotlight: BePresent – Using social media psychology to break phone addiction. The Gen Z AI Romance Boom – Why 1/3 of young adults are talking to bots. AI "Eager to Please" vs. Human Messiness – Why conflict and "clunkiness" are necessary for real growth. Tools of the Trade – From RizzGPT to Eva AI and the world's first AI dating café. The Utility vs. Morality of AI – Exploring the ethics of the sex tech industry and robotics. Collaborative Filtering vs. Personalization – Why human chemistry can't be fully "scraped" or predicted by…

People in this episode

Hosts: Rob May, Ryan Eppley

Topics covered

• AI and human intimacy
• Gen Z and AI romance
• Ethics of sex tech
• AI in dating
• Software development frameworks
• Advertising in AI

Keywords

• AI dating
• Gen Z romance
• sex tech ethics
• software development
• AI advertising

Sponsors

BePresent

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Anthropic, OpenAI

Products: RizzGPT, Eva AI, Gastown, MoltBook

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