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Sex Robots and the AI Act

December 15, 2025 by Carlotta Rigotti Eduard Fosch-Villaronga

Abstract: The emergence of sex robots—human-like machines offering sexual and emotional services—has ignited contentious debates over their societal impact. Advocates glorify their potential to provide companionship, meet sexual needs, and diversify intimate experiences, while critics warn of risks, including the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes, hindered human … [Read more...] about Sex Robots and the AI Act

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As the flagship magazine of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine (RAM) covers the latest developments in robotics and automation. Its scope ranges from cutting-edge technological advances to emerging social, economic, ethical, and policy issues shaping the field.  Published quarterly (March, June, September, and December), RAM features both high-impact original research articles written in an engaging and accessible style, as well as reviews, columns and opinion pieces addressing a wide range of timely topics.

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