Why AI Porn Sucks with Noelle Perdue

In this episode of the 404 Media podcast, the host interviews Noelle Perdue, a writer, producer, and internet porn historian. They discuss the evolution of pornography, focusing on parody porn and the shift from fun to politically fraught conversations around sex and porn. Noelle shares her experiences writing for various studios and her views on obscenity laws, their impact on marginalized communities, and the rise of AI in pornography. The conversation explores the implications of AI companions on human connection and the increasing privacy in sexual fantasy, highlighting the potential dangers of isolation and the importance of real-world community. They also touch on age verification and data harvesting by AI companies, emphasizing the need to push back against these systems and value human creativity and connection.