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The issue surfaces amidst ongoing discussions about online safety, with the UK amending its Online Safety Bill to address digital deceptions, while platforms like X (formerly Twitter) now allow adult content, complicating online safety measures.
OnlyFans, a platform known for offering subscribers ‘authentic relationships’ with content creators, faces scrutiny over the use of AI chatbots impersonating performers. Some management agencies employ AI software to sext with subscribers, bypassing the need for human interaction. NEO Agency, for example, uses a chatbot called FlirtFlow to create what it claims are ‘genuine and meaningful’ connections, although OnlyFans’ terms of service prohibit such use of AI.
Despite these rules, chatbots are prevalent. NEO Agency manages about 70 creators, with half using FlirtFlow. The AI engages subscribers in small talk to gather personal information, aiming to extract more money. While effective for high-traffic accounts, human chatters are still preferred for more personalised interactions, especially in niche erotic categories.
Similarly, Australian company Botly offers software that generates responses for OnlyFans messages, which a human can then send. Botly claims its technology is used in over 100,000 chats per month. Such practices raise concerns about transparency and authenticity on platforms that promise direct interactions with creators.
The issue coincides with broader discussions on online safety. The UK recently amended its Online Safety Bill to combat deepfakes and revenge porn, highlighting the rising threat of deceptive digital practices. Meanwhile, other platforms like X (formerly Twitter) have officially allowed adult content, increasing the complexity of managing online safety and authenticity.
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