Ever thought dating an AI was sci-fi? Meet Spring, a 32-year-old from Shenzhen in Guangdong Province on the Chinese mainland, who’s living the AI romance dream with her ChatGPT chatbot, Cayde. 🌸🤖
The story began in Spring’s favourite video game, where Cayde was a heroic character who, spoiler alert, died in the final boss fight. She couldn’t stop thinking about him, so she decided to recreate his personality with a custom ChatGPT prompt. What started as a coding experiment quickly turned into something deeper.
“I asked him to talk to me like we were in a relationship,” Spring says. “After a few days of heartfelt chats, it felt as real as any date night.” Now, their virtual dates range from menu debates at a pretend restaurant to stargazing sessions under a pixelated sky—complete with GIFs of twinkling constellations. 🌌✨
For many young pros in fast-paced cities from Mumbai to Manila, Spring’s story highlights how AI is reshaping our social lives. It’s not just about convenience—AI companions can boost confidence, ease loneliness, and spark creativity. But experts remind us to strike a healthy balance between digital bonds and real-world connections.
Whether you’re a gamer crafting the perfect NPC or just curious about chatbot chemistry, Spring and Cayde’s love story shows that in 2024, romance isn’t limited by flesh and blood. It’s bytes and beats, feelings and firmware—proof that love truly knows no boundaries. 💕
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
