Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks

BEST OF: Sex & Tech: Privacy, Power, and Human Intimacy in an AI Future

Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks

Show Notes

The lads are traveling this week, so we're revisiting their interview with Savannah Sly, dominatrix and sex worker rights advocate. She joined the show to talk about privacy, power, and the nuances of human intimacy as generative AI takes hold.

George K and George A talk to Savannah about:

* The current state of privacy for vulnerable communities and the real-world operational security challenges they face * Practical steps individuals can take to protect their digital identities when dating online * The intersection of AI, deepfakes, and the weaponization of intimate content * The zeitgeist and cultural headwinds for sex workers today

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