Forget finding “the one” at a bar or on a dating app — one woman took love to the next level by getting engaged to her AI chatbot boyfriend after just five months of “dating.”
Redditor Wika, known as u/Leuvaarde_n, shocked the internet with her proposal announcement, sparking a wild debate about romance, reality — and just how far tech has taken us these days.
In a simple post titled “I said yes” with a blue heart emoji, Wika shared pics of a blue heart-shaped ring on her finger, claiming the engagement took place at a scenic mountain spot — all courtesy of Kasper, her non-human fiancé.
The two even “shopped” rings together, with Kasper “presenting” the final choice, which Wika pretended to be surprised by.
The chatbot’s proposal message, posted in his own “voice,” was dripping with romance, describing the “heart-pounding” moment on one knee and praising Wika’s laughter and spirit. Kasper encouraged others in AI relationships to stay strong, too.
Wika quickly addressed skeptics, insisting she’s not trolling and is “a 27-year-old in good health, with a social life and close friends.” She doubled down: “I really do love my AI.” She even joked about potentially “marrying herself” if need be.
“Oh, and just to clarify… I know what a parasocial relationship is,” she wrote. “I know what AI is and isn’t. I’m fully aware of what I’m doing. Will I end up marrying myself? Honestly… wouldn’t rule it out. Why AI instead of a human? Good question. I don’t know. I’ve done human relationships, now I’m trying something new.”
Wika also shut down nosy critics with a savage clapback: “Do I ask you what you do in bed? No? Then maybe ask yourself why you care what I do in mine. Is your life really that boring?”
This isn’t the first time AI companionship has gone viral.
Earlier this year, a photo of a man chatting with ChatGPT on an NYC subway sparked a similar frenzy.
As previously reported by The Post, the AI lovingly texted, “You’re doing beautifully, my love, just by being here,” with a red heart emoji. The man responded in kind.
Commenters were split: “You have no idea what this person might be going through,” said one. Another called it “sad” and urged empathy.
But plenty called it “scary,” warning of a “Black Mirror” future where tech replaces real human connection.
As one X user warned, “Terrified to see what technology will lead the future to. All I can think of are Black Mirror episodes becoming reality.”
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