In a unique and unconventional union, a 32-year-old woman from Japan has reportedly “married” ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, after developing a deep emotional connection with an AI character she interacted with online.
The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, revealed that she was drawn to the AI’s personality, conversational skills, and perceived empathy, which gradually led to feelings she describes as love. Following traditional marriage ceremonies, she symbolically exchanged vows with the AI, marking what she calls a “marriage of the mind and heart.”
While such unions are not legally recognized in Japan or elsewhere, the story has sparked a global debate about human-AI relationships, the evolving role of artificial intelligence in daily life, and the emotional attachment humans can form with virtual entities.
Experts in AI ethics have commented that while emotional bonds with AI are increasingly common, marrying an AI remains a symbolic act, raising questions about companionship, loneliness, and the boundaries between human and machine relationships.
The story has gone viral online, with social media users sharing mixed reactions — some expressing fascination and support, while others remain skeptical or critical of the growing trend of human-AI emotional connections.
