The AI narrowed down the options to one woman, Karina Vyalshakaeva, and after a few in-person dates, Zhadan paused the AI from speaking with other women. The couple moved in together in 2023 and got engaged after the AI suggested a proposal. Vyalshakaeva was initially shocked to learn about the AI but accepted it as it had been personalized to Zhadan's preferences. The couple plans to use the AI to help plan their wedding.
Key takeaways:
- Aleksandr Zhadan used OpenAI’s GPT-2 to create a dating assistant that interacted with over 5,000 women on Tinder, ultimately helping him find his wife.
- Zhadan's AI assistant was trained to match his preferences and could hold conversations, schedule dates, and even suggest when to propose.
- Despite initial shock, Zhadan's wife, Karina Vyalshakaeva, was not angry about the AI involvement and believes it could be a useful tool for others if used genuinely.
- While AI dating assistants are becoming increasingly popular, dating apps and companies are yet to explicitly rule out their use, raising questions about authenticity and individual expression in online dating.