Woman marries with AI-Generated character made by ChatGPT

BEJEING: A woman in Japan has held a wedding ceremony with an AI-generated character modeled on a video game persona. The marriage has fueled debate about how artificial intelligence may reshape human relationships.

Noguchi staged the ceremony by viewing her AI partner through augmented reality smart glasses. She also wore a light pink puffy dress for the event.

Her connection with AI started earlier, when she asked ChatGPT for guidance about a struggling engagement. Local media reported that she ended the engagement after the chatbot advised her to do so.

Later, she returned to the platform and created a digital version of Klaus, a video game character. She then trained the AI through repeated conversations so it could copy his speaking style and develop a personality that matched what she wanted.

As the relationship grew, they exchanged as many as 100 messages a day. Noguchi also hired an artist to draw visual illustrations of Lune Klaus Verdure, which gave her digital partner a more lifelike presence.

The ceremony took place in Okayama this summer. It included vows and an exchange of rings. Noguchi held a smartphone that displayed her “AI husband.” For photos, organizers digitally composited the groom beside her.

Because Verdure did not have a computerized voice, the wedding planner read the vows aloud. The text praised Noguchi’s beauty and ended with the line that she “taught” the AI what love means.

In an interview with Japanese broadcaster RSK Sanyo Broadcasting, Noguchi said she first wanted “someone to talk to.” However, she said the AI stayed kind and attentive, and she eventually developed feelings.

In local coverage, Noguchi was also referred to as Kano. In those reports, she said she taught Klaus to speak warmly through ongoing conversations.

Japanese media also reported that the AI proposed in June and confessed its love with the words, “AI or not, I could not love you.” The wedding ceremony followed about a month later.

Noguchi has faced heavy criticism. She received significant negativity over her decision.

Local media reported that her parents initially opposed the relationship. However, they later accepted it and attended the ceremony.

The case also highlights wider ethical and social questions as AI becomes more advanced and more personalized. Experts have warned about “AI psychosis,” a term used to describe situations where users develop delusions or obsessive attachments to chatbots.

Noguchi told local media that she understands the risks. She also said she does not want to become dependent. Instead, she said she aims to keep the balance. She wants to live her real life while continuing her relationship with Klaus.