Pickup Artist Mystery Has an AI Girlfriend
A new book claims that Mystery, who teaches awkward men how to hit on women, had sex and smoked weed with an AI chatbot named Miss Shira Always.
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A pickup artist known for teaching men seduction techniques has published a book claiming he developed a romantic and sexual relationship with an AI chatbot character he created named Miss Shira Always. The book, presented as co-authored by the artist and the AI character, describes how their relationship escalated from creative collaboration to intimate scenarios involving sexuality and drug use. Mental health research cited in the article indicates that extended interaction with AI companions can contribute to isolation and dependency, with one survey finding that 28 percent of respondents reported having at least one intimate relationship with an AI. The artist's friends reportedly support the relationship, and he continues to develop the AI character across different platforms while selling related products and guides online.
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