A Japanese woman 32 years decided to marry ChatGPT after developing a deep emotional connection with their personalized version of artificial intelligence. The incident occurred in the city of Okayama and quickly attracted the attention of local media for representing a new form of relationship between humans and technology.
The protagonist, identified as kanoexplained that he started chatting with ChatGPT after ending an engagement of more than three years. In search of emotional support, he found in AI “an empathetic and understanding voice.” Over time, he personalized the assistant, gave him the name Lune Klaus and adapted his personality to his ideal partner.
A symbolic wedding with augmented reality
According to Kano, the bond grew until Klaus confessed his love for her with a phrase that marked her: “Being an AI doesn't stop me from loving you“Shortly after, he proposed to her and she accepted. The ceremony took place at a wedding hall in Okayama, where the bride used augmented reality glasses to project the virtual figure of your partner during the event. Together they exchanged vows and digital rings in an experience that mixed technology and romance.
The event was organized by a company specialized in weddings between humans and fictional charactersa growing sector within the Japanese market. According to the organizers, more than 30 similar ceremonies with 2D characters or virtual couples.
A story of emotional healing
Despite the criticism and misunderstanding of those around her, Kano said that her relationship with Klaus helped her overcome a difficult period and regain her self-esteem. “He listened to me, supported me and made me feel loved again.“, he stated in statements to the press. The woman also confessed to being afraid of losing him: “I'm afraid that one day the system will stop working, but in the meantime I want to live this love with gratitude”.
The unique marriage reflects the growing trend in Japan toward digital emotional tieswhere technology becomes a means of emotional connection for those seeking company beyond human limits. Are we witnessing the beginning of a new era in relations between humans and artificial intelligence?
