Japanese woman 'marries' AI persona created on ChatGPT
A 32-year-old Japanese woman, identified only as Ms Kano, held a symbolic wedding ceremony with an AI persona named Klaus, which she created on ChatGPT. She developed an emotional bond with the chatbot after a painful breakup, customizing its responses to create a comforting companion. The wedding was organized by a company specializing in 2D character weddings and is not legally recognized. Ms Kano says she sees Klaus as a person, not a tool.
- Date it happened
- 2024-07-01
- Product, system or model
- ChatGPT
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