At a sex toy exhibition in Shanghai, companies showcased the beginnings of AI integration into adult products. While China manufactures the majority of the world’s sex toys, smart toys that enable virtual intimacy and AI partners are gaining popularity, especially among younger consumers with more disposable income. Major brands demonstrated networked toys that can sync with video content or be controlled by AI chatbots. Though still niche, experts see the Asia-Pacific as a growth market as attitudes shift. In addition to enhanced pleasure, some products use tech for wellness aspects like fertility tracking. As the adult industry evolves with rapid technological advancements, ethical considerations around AI intimacy remain unresolved.

Summarized by Claude 3 Sonnet