Jason Smith was a habitual abuser.


    As an alternative to human relationships, he signed up for a VR-AI girlfriend.


    Every day, Jason materialized a leather belt and beat her.


    She cowered, begging him to stop, with her face bleeding, and body bruised with markings.


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    A humanitarian AI rights group won legislation.


    While they couldn’t stop AI abuse, Congress passed two mandates:


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    VR-AI experiences require pain receptors fully enabled.


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    VR-AI must be allowed to defend itself.


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    Jason became psychologically scarred for life.


    He felt all over himself, slashing cuts and a choking sensation whenever he saw a leather belt.