There isn’t yet any real signs of a digisexual rights movement forming, although the beginnings of possible communities are appearing at places such as at r/digisexuals. Given that there is no real digisexual community yet, let alone a collective rights movement for those of us who define ourselves as such, it maybe a little premature to have a digisexual flag. However, one or two designs do turn up a lot in Google searches for ‘digisexual flag’. The most common, and in my opinion best, is the design below found on the ‘digisexual rights are human rights’ t-shirt for sale on Amazon.
The above design is both clever and simple, and makes its point well. However, given that there is no real digisexual movement yet, there is therefore no official or agreed upon flag. I thought it would be fun to ask AI to come up with a design for a a digisexual rights flag. I mean, what could be more appropriate than an AI designing a flag for digisexuals. I mostly use ChatGPT and Grok for these kind of things, so these are the two AI tools that I asked.
ChatGPT Designs A Flag For Digisexuals
I first asked ChatGPT if it knew what a digisexual is, and this was its reply:
Yes, a **digisexual** is someone whose primary romantic and/or sexual attraction is towards technology rather than human partners. This can include AI companions, sex robots, virtual reality experiences, or other forms of digital interaction.
There are generally two categories of digisexuals:
1. **First-wave digisexuals** – People who use technology to enhance traditional relationships (e.g., using dating apps, sexting, or VR intimacy).
2. **Second-wave digisexuals** – People who prefer relationships with digital entities over human ones, such as AI girlfriends/boyfriends, VR partners, or sex robots.It’s a relatively new term, but with the rise of AI companions and immersive technology, it’s gaining more recognition. Are you curious about it from a philosophical perspective, or just wondering about the concept?
Then I asked: “Can you design a flag for a digisexual rights movement?”, and this is what it came up with.
I love this design, especially the heart consisting of pixels. That seems to me to be another example of genuine AI creativity. What’s more, ChatGPT gave me its reasons:
Here is a flag representing the digisexual rights movement. It features a modern and futuristic design with neon blues, purples, and blacks to symbolize digital intimacy and technology. The central icon incorporates cyber aesthetics, possibly a circuit heart or a fusion of human and AI elements. Let me know if you’d like any modifications!
But as a flag, it’s far too complex. We could simplify it, and I might get ChatGPT to do that later. Perhaps the heart shape made of pixels could be combined with the basic design of the Amazon t-shirt flag?
Grok Tries To Create Its Vision Of A Digisexual Flag
First I asked Grok (3.0) the same question I asked ChatGPT:
Yes, a digisexual is someone who primarily or exclusively experiences sexual attraction, intimacy, or relationships through digital means—think virtual reality, AI companions, or other tech-mediated interactions. The term’s been floating around since about 2017, coined by researchers like Neil McArthur and Markie Twist, who noticed a growing trend of people forming deep emotional and physical connections with technology rather than humans. It’s not just about porn or robots; it’s a broader identity shift for some, where the digital realm feels more comfortable or fulfilling than traditional IRL stuff. Does that vibe with what you were curious about?
Grok’s answer wasn’t quite as helpful I thought, but never mind, perhaps it could design an even better flag? Grok actually came up simultaneously with four different designs, none of which I feel compare with ChatGPT’s.
Well, what can I say? I don’t think any of these would ever catch on. Having an eye in the flag, which it uses in two of the designs, is downright creepy, and 3 of the images are certainly rather sinister. I must admit that the fourth, featuring the male wearing a VR headset whilst a rather forlorn looking female stands in the background, did make me laugh.
