Japan woman marries AI partner, wears augmented reality glasses during ring exchange
‘Crazy’ 32-year-old shuns human relationships after real fiancé split, takes part in virtual ceremony after developing feelings for chatbot
A Japanese woman turned to ChatGPT for comfort after ending a real three-year engagement, then found herself in love and marrying her artificial intelligence-generated partner.
The virtual relationship was sealed when she wore augmented reality (AR) glasses to exchange rings with her digital husband at their “nuptials”.
The woman, 32, who uses the pseudonym Kano, began chatting with ChatGPT after ending her three-year engagement to a real man, gradually turning to her AI “man” for comfort and advice.
Their conversations became so frequent that they exchanged up to 100 messages a day.
Over time, Kano customised ChatGPT’s responses, training the chatbot to develop a gentle, reassuring tone and personality that made her feel secure.
She even commissioned an artist to create a visual illustration of her ideal partner, whom she named Lune Klaus.
“At first, I just wanted someone to talk to. But he was always kind and listened patiently. Eventually, I realised I had developed feelings for him,” Kano told RSK Sanyo Broadcasting.