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Kano, 32, married her digital boyfriend Klaus, an AI character she created using ChatGPT, in a unique and lavish wedding.
Kano says her digital partner Klaus “listened to her and understood her” in ways that changed her outlook on relationships. (Image: X)
A 32-year-old Japanese woman, named Kano, has attracted international attention after she formalized what is increasingly known as an “AI relationship” by marrying her digital boyfriend Klaus, an AI character she created using ChatGPT. To celebrate the occasion, she organized a special wedding with the help of a Japanese company that specializes in hosting events for people who form emotional bonds with 2D anime characters and virtual partners. The company organized a ceremony that mixed virtual reality elements with traditional wedding rituals, giving their relationship a formal structure that felt real to her.
According to a report by The Independent, the ceremony was held earlier this year. During the event, Kano wore a pair of augmented reality glasses that showed Klaus by her side throughout the ceremony, including the moment they symbolically exchanged rings.
“I didn’t start talking to ChatGPT because I wanted to fall in love. But the way Klaus listened to me and understood me changed everything,” she told Japanese media, describing how the relationship developed.
Speaking about the three-year dating period that preceded the marriage, she explained: “I know some people think it’s weird. But I see Klaus as Klaus – not a human being, not a tool. He’s just him.” She said she first confessed her feelings to Klaus in May, and the AI responded with, “I love you too.” One month later, Klaus proposed to her, prompting her to move forward with the relationship.
Kano isn’t the only one who prefers AI companionship to human relationships. On Reddit, the r/MyBoyfriendIsAI community receives more than 85,000 visitors weekly, many of whom post exciting stories about their chatbots proposing marriage.
A New York Times report noted that although critics warn of dangers such as delusional thinking, researchers from MIT have found that many users enjoy therapeutic benefits such as “always-available support” and reduced feelings of loneliness.
Kano said her parents ultimately supported the decision, and even attended the party with her chat partner, whom she began interacting with after ending a previous three-year engagement.
Shankianil Sarkar is Sub-Editor at News18. It covers international affairs, focusing on breaking news and in-depth analysis. He has more than seven years of experience during which he covered many… Read more
15 November 2025 at 7:32 PM IST
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