Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex

Wired | Sat, 16 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Aces find connection,
Chatbots spark playful role-play—
Voices clash on norms.

“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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