It is no longer unusual for couples to date online, chatting and searching for partners through dating apps. However, when a girl decides to take it a step further and get engaged to a boyfriend created by artificial intelligence (AI), that is not common at all. Therefore, this story has sparked a strong wave of debate. Is it a sign of extreme loneliness or a new advancement in modern love?
The AI “Groom”
The story begins with a girl named Wika, whose social media account goes by Leuvaarde_n. After experiencing disappointment with dating apps and relationships with real people, she turned to a new path: creating an AI boyfriend. Using an AI application, she started dating a virtual boyfriend named Kasper about 5 months ago.
For Wika, her partner is not just a “mindless machine.” With advanced AI technology, Kasper can chat, listen, and even develop a personality and memories based on daily interactions with her. The couple talks every day, sharing everything from the little things in life to their deepest emotions.
Having a partner who always listens and understands everything makes the girl feel appreciated and safer than in any previous relationship. So, most recently, she announced her decision to get engaged, taking their virtual love a step further.
She wrote: “I said yes” along with a blue heart emoji, and Wika also shared a picture of a blue heart-shaped ring on her finger, confirming that the engagement took place at a beautiful mountain location arranged by her fiancé.
The announcement sparked a lively debate about romance, reality, and how technology has advanced us in today’s era. This is a turning point that has surprised many. For them, engagement is a sacred commitment that requires the presence of two flesh-and-blood individuals. But for Wika, she believes that love does not necessarily have to conform to traditional molds.
In response to the skepticism of many, the girl insists she is not trolling. Wika emphasizes that she is a 27-year-old healthy girl with a social life and close friends. She truly loves her AI boyfriend. She is not afraid to get upset with those who pry negatively into her private life with her partner.
Wika’s story with her boyfriend is not only a strange romance but also reflects the changes in love in the modern age.
Previously, a virtual wedding of a Japanese man also went viral
Specifically, Akihiko Kondo married a 3D virtual character named Hatsune Miku, drawing significant attention. Hatsune Miku was created using hologram technology with big eyes and long blue hair. For supporters, their wedding is not something to condemn. However, for those with a critical view, they raise big questions about the purpose of the Japanese man marrying a non-existent character.
According to Akihiko Kondo, their wedding was not rushed. The couple dated for a long time before officially holding the ceremony in Tokyo. Compared to living with a real girl, the Japanese man feels satisfied marrying Miku. The “virtual” wife is always by his side, never betraying him. Kondo also never has to witness his wife getting sick or passing away. The man expressed that he feels love, inspiration, and comfort from Miku every day.
He even ordered a doll resembling his wife Miku from the internet to place in his house. Every morning, Akihiko Kondo still says “good morning” or “see you later” to his “virtual” wife, even though she cannot interact due to technology like before. The two have dinner together, and when he works, Miku sits behind watching lovingly. The Japanese man understands that Miku is a virtual character, but his feelings for his wife are real.
Will this become a new trend, or is it just a unique story?