Essays about: "Sexual Technologies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Sexual Technologies.

  1. 1. Between Power and Resistance: Viewing the Ethics of AI through the Application of Foucault's Ethical Naturalism to the Power Dynamics Embedded in the Debate over Intimate Human/Chatbot Relationships

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionen

    Author : Timothy Andrew York; [2023]
    Keywords : Artificial intelligence ethics; Values in Design; chatbot; Foucault; ethical naturalism; technologies of the self; social control; human-AI relationships; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Amid rising worry around human and AI alignment and citing concerns for data privacy and content inappropriate for children and the “emotionally vulnerable”, the Italian government recently imposed a complete ban against the Replika chatbot within Italy. Following the issuance of the ban and citing similar concerns over safety, the designer/owner of the technology, Luka, Inc. READ MORE

  2. 2. Combating online child sexual abuse material. An explorative study of Swedish police investigations

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Cecilia Johansson; [2019]
    Keywords : Child sexual abuse material CSAM ; Information and Communication Technologies ICT ; Internet; Investigation; Police; Sweden;

    Abstract : Online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is a growing problem that transcends geographical borders. In order to improve cooperation between international law enforcement, knowledge concerning the jurisdiction, procedure and issues with investigations in different countries is needed. READ MORE

  3. 3. Here to be Heard : Digital feminist engagement with #MeTooinChina

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Lu Zheng; [2019]
    Keywords : feminist engagement in China; civic agency; civic engagement; #MeTooinChina; online political engagement; censorship; digital feminist activism; networked social movement; women’s rights movement in China; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study analyses Chinese people's engagement in #MeTooinChina against sexual assault and patriarchal norms in Chinese society by asking three main research questions: 1) Why and how do Chinese people engage with #MeTooinChina? 2) What challenges are they faced with in their engagement and how do these challenges influence their continuous engagement with #MeTooinChina? 3) How do they reflect on their engagement and evaluate the outcomes of #MeTooinChina? Theoretically the thesis draws on research into digital social movements, in particular in relation to feminist movements, as well as theories on the network society and how social media is used for political engagement. The notion of political engagement as based in emotions and affects is discussed in particular. READ MORE

  4. 4. Into the Abyss™ : Toward an understanding of sexual technologies as co-actors in techno-social networks

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Anne Moyerbrailean; [2018]
    Keywords : Abyss Creations; Feminist Technoscience Studies; RealDoll; Sex Robots; Sexual Technologies;

    Abstract : Much has been written recently in mainstream media about sex robots. However, due to the recent developments in this area of robotic and AI technologies, few academics have critically addressed these humanoid sexual technologies through the frameworks provided by Feminist Technoscience Studies. READ MORE

  5. 5. Our health, Our choices: A case study of adolescents’ pregnancy prevention in Mexico City.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Fernando Atristain; Adriana Ramos; [2017]
    Keywords : Adolescent; Sexual and Reproductive Health; Information and Communication Technologies; Comprehensive Sexuality Education; Mexico; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Adolescent sexual and reproductive health is crucial to sustainable development. Regional and national trends emphasise the need to address this issue. Despite national efforts, Mexico continues to have high rates of adolescent birth rates. Insufficient sex education seems to be among the factors contributing to these high rates. READ MORE