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Boomers on Facebook Are Leaving Comments That Make It Clear That They Have No Idea That AI-Generated Thirst Traps Aren't Real (futurism.com)
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[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

IMO it’s only a problem when the customer doesn’t understand that they’re buying an illusion.

+1. But I wonder how many know it’s an illusion.

I’m the wrong person to analyze this though, as I do not get why people engage in these services. Like, I get roleplaying, I’ve daydreamed or even written out long fantasies, but why would I (for example) pay for some girl to talk it out on the phone?

…Much less gawk at some influencer on Insta?

What’s the point?