Single man finds love through AI: How ChatGPT revolutionized one bachelor's dating game

Dating in the 21st century is no easy feat. When online dating profiles fail to deliver, the search invariably steers towards alternate means to find your significant other. However, enlisting the services of a professional matrimonial agency or a matchmaker often comes at a premium. Not all can afford such professional assistance. But in love and war, all is fair — leading some to resort to rather unconventional solutions. This forms the crux of the story of a man who turned to ChatGPT artificial intelligence to aid him in his search for matrimonial bliss, without costing him a penny!

Aleksandr Zhadan shared his extraordinary tale with Gizmodo. The chap parted ways with his girlfriend in 2021 and soon searched for a new online partner. His strategy primarily entailed creating an account on Tinder and painstakingly exploring many women's profiles. While engrossed in the dating app, Aleksandr spent excessive time daily. He liked profiles, initiated conversations, and even went on numerous dates. Despite meeting several women, he did not encounter the right match. He grew weary of trawling through fresh profiles, engaging in prolonged discussions, and attending futile dates. Consequently, he decided to employ ChatGPT in his endeavors!

Determined to take charge, Aleksandr ingeniously programmed OpenAI's GPT-2 as his personal dating assistant. The artificial intelligence engaged in dialogues on his behalf with a staggering 5,239 women on Tinder. Remarkably, the program mimicked Aleksandr, delved into his interests, and was skillful at scheduling personal encounters for him via Google Calendar. The AI succeeded in setting up Aleksandr on over 100 rendezvous. Remarkably, he found his future wife among the women chosen by ChatGPT! Turning to modern technology in his search for a soulmate proved a resounding success.

After some time, Aleksandr Zhadan's digital dating assistant narrowed down the list of prospective brides from an overwhelming 5,000 to just one woman. Her name: Karina Wialszakajewa. It is worth noting that during the initial months of their online courtship, Karina communicated solely with ChatGPT. While Aleksandr gradually stepped in to steer the conversations, the digital cupid pivoted to suggesting ways to woo the woman and be a better partner instead of seeking more women.