Can AI bots elevate your online dating game to the extent that you could end up finding “the one”? With the growing age of artificial intelligence ruling almost every sphere of human life, AI has not stood back in overshadowing online dating apps.
As per the reports by the Russian news outlet RIA Novosti, a 23-year-old software developer Alexander Zhadan claimed that he found his wife on a dating app by using ChatGPT to analyse profiles and suggest conversation starters to filter out potential bad matches. Zhadan shared how he trained the AI bot like a pet to be suitable for taking life-altering bits of advice like dating tips.
A modern-day love story with a technological twist has captured the attention of the internet. Alexander Zadan, a 23-year-old software developer from Russia, claims he used ChatGPT, a large language model (LLM), to navigate the often-daunting world of online dating and ultimately find his wife, Karina Imranovna.
Zhadan shared how he used ChatGPT to segregate profiles to filter out potential “bad matches” and helped the AI bot construct some good replies and conversation starters. Zhadan claimed to have met around 5000 women in a year before finding “the one” with the help of ChatGPT.
It not only filtered matches and suggested some generic one-liners and replies tailored to him, but it also booked dates, made small talks on Zhadan’s behalf, and eventually even ended up helping Zhadan to propose.
Zhadan reportedly gave commands to the AI model about how to communicate and shared how initially since ChatGPT did not “know” him, it suggested some nonsensical replies. However, Zhadan did not lose hope and trained the AI bot to the extent that later it started understanding how Zhadan would give replies and soon began interacting with women just like him.
Zhadan also shared how later ChatGPT used to also help him find those matches suggesting he should continue to communicate with them live outside the screens and internet.
Over a year, he interacted with an astonishing 5,000 women before meeting Karina, whom ChatGPT deemed his “perfect match.” Zhadan continued to respond to this lady using ChatGPT as he shared that the neural network helped him where to take her and what to say in a given situation.
Zadan’s story doesn’t stop there. He alleges that ChatGPT further assisted him in crafting engaging messages and even played a role in his romantic proposal to Karina at the end of 2023 suggesting they had a “strong” and “balanced” relationship.
Zhadan shared she had no clue about the role of AI in their relationship and she only found out when they were submitting their applications to marry in a registry office and shared that his wife reacted “calmly” and expressed no concerns about the role of AI in their relationship.
We must remember it is an individual story and it’s unclear how common or successful this approach could be for others. While this unique tale has sparked curiosity and amusement, it’s important to examine it with a critical eye. Individual experiences may not translate universally.
Using AI to impersonate someone else online can be misleading and raise ethical concerns and it is important to make ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in manipulating online personas.
Building a genuine connection relies on honest communication and shared experiences. The core of any genuine connection lies in honest communication and shared experiences, not solely in AI-generated messages.
Zadan’s story offers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of love and technology. While AI advancements continue to shape our lives, it’s essential to approach them thoughtfully and prioritize genuineness in our interpersonal connections. Whether you’re looking for love online or offline, remember that the human touch remains irreplaceable.