An influencer’s AI clone started offering fans ‘mind-blowing sexual experiences’ without her knowledge

By Leah Henrickson, Lecturer in Digital Media and Cultures, The University of Queensland
Dominique Carlon, PhD Candidate, Queensland University of Technology

Caryn Marjorie is a social media influencer whose content has more than a billion views per month on Snapchat. She posts regularly, featuring everyday moments, travel memories, and selfies. Many of her followers are men, attracted by her girl-next-door aesthetic.

In 2023, Marjorie released a “digital version” of herself. Fans could chat with CarynAI for US$1 per minute – and in the first week alone they spent US$70,000 doing just that.

Less than eight months…

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