Adult film icon and media investor Riley Reid is revolutionizing the adult entertainment industry by harnessing the power of generative AI. Through an innovative online platform developed by , users can engage in conversations with digital avatars of their favorite adult content creators. Unlike other adult chatbots, these avatars are created with explicit consent from the models’ creators, allowing them to have direct input regarding the topics that the “AI companions” discuss.
For a monthly fee of $30, fans and subscribers gain access to intimate conversations with digital versions of popular adult stars, content creators, and influencers. Currently, the platform features Riley Reid herself and Lena the Plug. There is also a free tier available, although it only permits five chat messages per month.
“AI is inevitable, and if it’s not Clona, it will be someone else,” Reid emphasized during an interview with . She further explained, “If I don’t partner with this technology, someone else might exploit my likeness without my involvement. This opportunity allows me to be part of society’s technological advancements.”
Clona utilizes Meta’s Llama 2 large language model as a foundation, but undergoes extensive refinement and retraining to accurately reflect the personality of the person it is based on. In the case of Reid, her model was initially trained using a range of her online content, including interviews, podcast appearances, YouTube videos, and even her adult work. Furthermore, the AI was fine-tuned through conversations between Reid and the AI.
“I had the opportunity to observe how it responds to users and make adjustments to ensure authenticity,” Reid stated. “Initially, my focus was on ensuring that it accurately recognized the names of my dogs and fact-checking its responses.”
While the AI companions are capable of engaging in explicit conversations, the boundaries are determined by the preferences of the actors, rather than the users. For instance, Reid’s model will not discuss physically dangerous sexual acts with users. Shedding light on this, Reid humorously remarked, “I don’t know if the tech team considered the sounding guys, but I definitely did!”
Generative AI technology has showcased immense potential in replicating the voices and personas of celebrities and recording artists. This process requires nothing more than the individual’s permission (or the permission of their estate) and a substantial archive of their voice or video recordings. However, the misuse of this technology has become apparent, illustrated by instances such as . Additionally, unethical data scraping practices on the public web, which are used to train language models, raise concerns about privacy and security.
Nevertheless, Reid remains optimistic about the sex industry’s ability to adapt and thrive in the face of new technologies. She expressed, “I believe that we will play a significant role in society’s integration of AI, just as we have with the internet. The adult industry has always been at the forefront of technological advancements.”
