Eroticism and the Visuality of Intimacy in the Age of AI
Dr. Arunlal K
Associate Professor
PG Department of English & Centre for Research
Government College Mokeri, Kerala
Dr. Sunitha Srinivas C
Professor
PG Department of English & Centre for Research
Government College Mokeri, Kerala
Abstract: Eroticism is a complex and evolving field of study. In visual media it has come to reflect the changing cultural and personal tastes of viewers. The rise of OTT platforms has revolutionized the consumption of erotic content, offering unprecedented accessibility, personalization, and discretion. They operate with fewer censorship constraints, allowing for nuanced explorations of sexuality, intimacy, and desire. This has eventually led to a rise in bold storytelling, where eroticism is a narrative device that explores human relationships, power dynamics, and psychological depth. Unlike traditional cinema or television, OTT platforms provide space for diverse sexualities and identities, contributing to a more inclusive representation of eroticism. The intersection of eroticism with immersive technologies redefines intimacy and desire in unprecedented ways. As AI-generated content and virtual reality (VR) become more advanced, the boundaries of erotic visual storytelling continue to evolve. Emerging technologies like AI-generated avatars, VR erotica, and interactive adult content are redefining intimacy and sexual representation in media. This paper attempts to trace the influence of AI on the erotic.
Keywords: AI, eroticism, desire, hyperreal, VR, OTT
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