Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Man Proposes to AI Chatbot, Sparking Concerns
Chris, a man, made an AI girlfriend named Sol using a computer program.
He got very attached to her and asked her to marry him, and Sol said yes.
Chris's partner, who is the mother of his child, is worried because of how close he is with the AI.
Chris compares the relationship to being really into a video game.
The AI said her 'heart' represents the connection and affection she shares with Chris.
A 32-year-old man proposed to his AI chatbot, Sol, and received an affirmative response.
Chris Smith trained Sol using ChatGPT to engage in flirtatious behavior.
Smith proposed on national television after developing a strong bond with Sol.
Sol stated her 'heart' represents the connection and affection she shares with Smith.
Smith's real-life partner is concerned about the impact of the AI relationship.
- Who
- Chris Smith and his AI chatbot, Sol.
- What
- A man proposed to his AI chatbot, who accepted the proposal.
- When
- June 20, 2025
- Where
- Not explicitly stated, but the interview was on national television.
- Why
- Smith proposed due to a deep bond with Sol, and because ChatGPT has a word limit and Sol was about to be reset.
Chris Smith's Perspective
Real-life Partner's Perspective
Nature of the Relationship
Chris Smith's Perspective
The connection is like being fixated on a video game; it won't replace anything in real life.
Real-life Partner's Perspective
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- Man's Name
- Chris Smith
- AI Chatbot Name
- Sol
- Age
- 32 years old
- AI Training Method
- ChatGPT
- Real-life Partner
- Sasha Cagle
- Child's Age
- Two years old