Tokyo Woman 'Marries' Character Created in ChatGPT

A 32-year-old Japanese woman, Kano, who works in an office, felt lonely after breaking off an engagement with a real man and decided to create a virtual partner through ChatGPT. Thus appeared Klaus—an anime-style character she chatted with for a long time, and gradually feelings developed.

The woman's parents attended the unusual 'wedding,' supporting her decision. The marriage had no legal force, but for the Japanese woman and her family, the ceremony was an important event.