Most people think sex with a machine IS morally acceptable (but only if you are single)

Robot brothels could soon be accepted by society after research revealed people think that sex with machines is morally acceptable - as long as you're single. The University of Helsinki found that respondents to a survey are less okay with those in committed relationships having sex with robots. It comes as manufacturers in China are using artificial intelligence to create'smart' sex dolls capable of holding basic conversation using an embedded chatbot. Academic Mika Koverol surveyed hundreds of people on their moral code when it comes to sex and relationships and will present his findings at the International Congress on Love and Sex with Robots in Montana. Research has found that people think it's morally acceptable to have sex with robots as scientists develop'smart' sex dolls in China He asked respondents in two separate studies to judge the moral character and actions of characters in a science fiction scenario, New Scientist reports.