Human intimacy research
Understanding
the future of
Human Intimacy.
Researchers, psychologists and sociologists around the world are starting to look at how Artificial Intelligence and technology will change human connection. Starxgen has been established to study the least understood area of how technology and AI will change human intimacy and the cultural differences in attitudes to these changes.
Read the researchThe Global AI Intimacy Study
Conducted by YouGov on behalf of Starxgen Ltd. 10,247 respondents, 6 countries. The complete findings, methodology, country by country breakdown and demographic analysis — 60+ pages of original research available by request.
The Future of Desire — Book
In the forthcoming book, Sammy Lee from Starxgen Ltd explores the psychological and physical roots of humans' longing for connection. He investigates the modern loneliness pandemic, and asks: will technology really replace human love and intimacy, and will it force us to redefine how we actually connect?
The Future of Desire — Documentary
A documentary being produced by Starxgen Ltd. It features Marina Shiraishi and explores the question: where does desire end and technology begin?
YouTube Series
Conversations with researchers, technologists, and cultural commentators exploring The Global AI Intimacy Study findings in depth.
AI, Technology & the Boundaries of Fidelity
Studies show that about one-third of adults now use AI for emotional support or companionship, which is already changing how humans connect. Starxgen Ltd's next research project investigates how AI and technology blur the lines of adultery and what it means for human connection.
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