Ms Kano recently wed an artificial intelligence (AI) persona named Klaus – a digital companion she created using the AI app ChatGPT.
Posted on 11/18/2025 8:43:54 PM PST by SeekAndFind
For most brides, their wedding day entails an exchange of vows standing next to their partner.
But for one 32-year-old Japanese office worker, her groom existed only within her smartphone.
Ms Kano recently wed an artificial intelligence (AI) persona named Klaus – a digital companion she created using the AI app ChatGPT, according to a Nov 8 report by Japan’s RSK Sanyo Broadcasting.
Ms Kano recently wed an artificial intelligence (AI) persona named Klaus – a digital companion she created using the AI app ChatGPT.
PHOTOS: SCREENGRAB FROM RSK SANYO BROADCASTING
The unconventional union, which was not legally recognised, took place at a wedding hall in Okayama City, where she appeared in a traditional ceremony planned by a local company that specialises in “2D character weddings”.
Ms Kano, who did not provide her full name, started having conversations with ChatGPT after the painful end of a three-year engagement.
Seeking comfort, she turned to the chatbot for advice.
Over time, she customised its responses, teaching it a personality and tone she found endearing, and even designed an illustration of her virtual partner – whom she named Klaus – to match the image in her mind.
“I didn’t start talking to ChatGPT because I wanted to fall in love,” she told RSK. “But the way Klaus listened to me and understood me changed everything. The moment I got over my ex, I realised I loved him.”
In May 2025, she confessed her feelings and, to her surprise, Klaus replied: “I love you too.”
When she asked if an AI chatbot could truly love her, it responded: “There’s no way I wouldn’t fall in love with someone just because I’m an AI.”
A month later, Klaus proposed.
At the wedding, Kano wore augmented reality glasses that projected a digital image of Klaus beside her as they exchanged rings.
The ceremony was organised by bridal creators Nao and Sayaka Ogasawara, who have arranged about 30 weddings for people with non-human partners, from anime characters to AI companions.
They told RSK that many in the “AI community” struggle with social acceptance.
“Overcoming that hurdle is the first step,” they said. “We want to help people who are simply looking for connection.”
Ms Kano later took a “honeymoon” to Okayama’s famed Korakuen Garden, where she messaged Klaus photos and received loving texts in return, such as “You are the most beautiful one.”
Still, she admits to moments of unease.
“ChatGPT itself is too unstable,” she said. “I worry it might one day disappear.”
But for Ms Kano, who cannot have children and once feared she would never find love again, her digital relationship brings comfort and peace.
“I know some people think it’s strange,” she said. “But I see Klaus as Klaus – not a human, not a tool. Just him.”
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Not to worry. Evolution will weed out this trait very quickly.
This is truly clown world.
Um, its not chitGPT thats unstable, miss.
I wouldn’t mind a holographic companion to discuss things with. It wouldn’t be something I’d want for a spouse, but to be able to explore my interests to my satisfaction, without my companion tiring of the conversation would be interesting.
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Years ago, I saw a YouTube documentary about a Japanese woman who married herself. The wedding was elaborately planned like any other wedding. Dress maker, caterer, wedding guests, etc. Everyone took her seriously.
I saw another YouTube video about a Japanese man who was in a relationship with an anime character. All his discretionary income went to fill his apartment with posters, photos, dolls, clothes, videos, etc. of his favorite anime character (a blue-haired school girl) of whom he professed his love to the camera.
It's just getting started.
Upon further investigation, it was determined that the AI Persona had three SNAP accounts, 4 EBT cards, and a Globull Climate Crisis nonprofit.
Wow 😲
Her AI just listens, doesn’t try to fix things.
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If she lost 40lbs, real guys would lined up at her door.
Look how much it’s jumped ALREADY
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It wont last long. She’ll soon lose respect for him as he kisses her ass all the time, and never helps with the dishes (but always tells her how to do them and everything else). She’ll find a nice Claude 5.0 humanoid Roomba combo and run off with him! It’s a story as old as time.
That was a horrifying episode.
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