Farrah Abraham has just pushed the envelope into absurdity with her announcement of the first-ever celebrity sex tape created with artificial intelligence. Make no mistake, media outlets like CNN and BuzzFeed are drooling over this, framing it as a groundbreaking endeavor in “virtual intimacy.” But let’s get real: this is more about sensationalism than innovation. The narrative they want to push is clear—nothing says “feminism” quite like commodifying yourself through technology, right?

It’s an amusing spectacle how mainstream media is defending this as empowering, while the reality is a thinly veiled attempt at reviving a tarnished career. Farrah’s virtual clone performing sexual acts will inevitably distract from genuine issues, all while advertisers line their pockets. Corporate giants love this chat; they’ll shove it down our throats just to keep us numb and entertained. Meanwhile, the moral implications of using AI to replicate individuals for sexual exploitation? Nothing more than an afterthought at best.

Let’s not fall for the trap of believing Farrah’s digital venture is a “leap forward.” In the eyes of networks like NBC, this is merely infotainment, designed to tug at the curiosity of the masses while burying the conversations we actually need to be having about AI ethics and consent. Meanwhile, the real women facing dilemmas around consent and exploitation are drowned out in the noise of clickbait.