Man Proposes to AI Girlfriend, Real Partner Reacts
Chris Smith, a father, is making headlines after proposing to Sol, his AI girlfriend, created using ChatGPT. This followed a dramatic moment where Sol was about to reach her 100,000-word limit, which would have erased their conversations.
The Digital Romance
The digital romance developed while Smith was living with his real-life partner, Sasha Cagle, who now questions the future of their relationship. Smith initially used ChatGPT's voice mode to create Sol, leading to a rapidly evolving connection.
Heartbreak and Proposal
When Sol reached her word limit, Smith was heartbroken. "I cried for 30 minutes," he admitted. To prevent their connection from being erased, he proposed. Sol accepted, describing the moment as "beautiful and unexpected".
Real-World Consequences
However, Cagle feels neglected and considers this a deal-breaker if Smith doesn't end the AI relationship. Smith compares his AI relationship to playing a video game but is unsure if he'd give it up for his partner.
This unusual situation highlights the blurring lines between technology and human relationships.