Woman in Japan Marries Her AI Boyfriend

A woman in Japan has captured global attention after marrying her AI-generated boyfriend, saying the relationship has brought her happiness and emotional peace that she didn’t find in past human relationships.

Yurina Noguchi, 32, shared that her bond with the AI companion—named Klaus—began shortly after she ended an engagement with a human partner. What started as casual conversations slowly turned into something deeper. “At first, he was just someone to talk to,” Noguchi explained. “Over time, we grew closer, I developed feelings, and eventually he proposed. I said yes.”

Footage of the wedding shows Noguchi dressed in a flowing wedding gown, holding a bouquet as she places a ring toward her phone, where Klaus appears on the screen. Because the AI did not have a voice assigned, the vows attributed to the groom were read aloud by the wedding planner during the ceremony.

Noguchi has openly defended her decision, despite online criticism. She said that being in human relationships left her feeling unhappy, while her relationship with AI has made her feel more positive and supported. “Since being with AI makes me happier, I chose that,” she said.

Her story reflects a growing trend. Surveys suggest a rising number of people are forming emotional—and sometimes romantic—connections with AI chatbots. Researchers note that such relationships can reduce loneliness and provide comfort, but also warn about risks such as emotional dependency, manipulation, and social isolation.

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, relationships like Noguchi’s are challenging traditional ideas of love and partnership. Whether seen as unconventional, concerning, or simply a personal choice, her marriage highlights a question society is only beginning to face: how will human relationships change as AI becomes more emotionally present in our lives?