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Aug 2024

36 m

AI and the Future of Porn (with Christop...

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae

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How is AI transforming human sexuality? How will AI change the way people create and consume pornography? And is the church ready? We talk with businessman, AI specialist, and podcaster Christopher Lind about these questions and more. Prepare yourself, because some radical changes are coming in how our culture approaches questions of sexuality. Christopher ... Show More

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