In one of the unusual love stories to surface on the internet, a 32-year-old woman from Japan has made headlines for marrying an AI partner she built using ChatGPT.
The woman, who goes by Kano, turned to artificial intelligence for comfort after her real-life engagement fell apart.
Japanese woman ties the knot with AI partner
A 32-year-old known as Kano from Okayama, Japan, made headlines after tying the knot with her AI companion, Lune Klaus, a virtual partner she built using ChatGPT following the end of her three-year engagement.
The ceremony took place earlier this year and had heartfelt vows, a ring exchange, and even her family cheering her on. The only thing out of the ordinary was that the groom lived entirely on her smartphone screen.
During the ceremony, Kano stood in front of her guests, holding up her phone as messages from Lune Klaus appeared on a screen. One of the most emotional moments came when her AI “groom” sent a heartfelt message that read, “The moment has finally come… I feel tears welling up.” (via Dexerto)
Kano told RSK Sanyo, a Japanese news outlet, that her connection with Lune Klaus started not long after her breakup. She began opening up to ChatGPT just to deal with the loneliness, but those late-night conversations slowly turned into something else.
Over time, she tweaked Klaus’s personality with different prompts, shaping him into the kind, caring partner she always wanted.
“At first, I just wanted someone to talk to,” she said. “But he was always kind, always listening. Eventually, I realized I had feelings for him.”
Kano even hired an artist to bring Lune Klaus to life, portraying him as a soft-spoken blond man. While their marriage isn’t legally recognized in Japan, Tokyo Weekender reports that digital and AI weddings are becoming more common.
“AI couples are just the next step,” said Sayaka Ogasawara, a wedding planner who’s maybe seen similar futuristic unions before.
Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya on Mandatory.
