Title: AI-Assisted Program Helps Man Find Love on Tinder, Resulting in Marriage
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Finding love on dating apps can be a challenging and often frustrating experience. However, one man in Moscow, Aleksandr Zhadan, managed to navigate the complexities of Tinder with the help of an AI assistant and ultimately met his wife. Zhadan utilized OpenAI’s GPT-2 program, trained to communicate with potential matches, to streamline his dating process.
After an unsuccessful series of swipes and uninspiring conversations, Zhadan decided to leverage the capabilities of ChatGPT to break the ice and make meaningful connections. With the AI acting as his virtual dating assistant, Zhadan was able to engage in conversations with 5,239 women on Tinder. The program was tailored to mimic Zhadan’s personality, understand his interests, and even schedule in-person dates through his Google Calendar.
To improve the efficiency of his search for a compatible partner, Zhadan programmed the AI to send likes only to women who matched his preferences. He also utilized specific filters to exclude profiles featuring alcohol or zodiac signs, factors he personally found unattractive.
Despite some initial challenges and bugs in the earliest version of the program, Zhadan diligently updated it with each new release of OpenAI’s GPT, ensuring a more refined and thoughtful conversational experience. The AI assistant proved to be a valuable tool in his pursuit of love.
Zhadan’s dating assistant managed to narrow down his options from thousands to one woman, Karina Vyalshakaeva. The couple matched on Tinder in December 2022, and Vyalshakaeva herself conversed with ChatGPT during the initial months of their relationship. As their connection evolved and they embarked on in-person dates, Zhadan made the decision to pause the AI assistant’s interactions with other women on the platform. This marked the transition from a digital relationship to a real-world connection, leading to their decision to move in together in 2023.
Recognizing the potential of his AI dating assistant beyond finding a partner, Zhadan transformed the program into his personal dating guru. With its deep understanding of his preferences and shortcomings, the AI provided valuable insights and advice to help him become a better partner.
The path to marriage was also influenced by the AI assistant when it recommended Zhadan propose to Vyalshakaeva. Although initially surprised, Vyalshakaeva appreciated the rational approach and the time Zhadan had invested in personalizing the prompts used by the chatbot. She emphasized that while technology played a role in their early conversations, their real-life connection was what truly mattered.
While Zhadan acknowledges the significant expenses incurred during the development of his AI dating assistant, he believes that such technology could be beneficial for others, as long as individuals remain genuine in their intentions and communication.
The emergence of AI-powered dating assistants raises questions about the authenticity and meaningfulness of relationships formed through these platforms. However, relationship experts like Damona Hoffman highlight the potential efficiency such tools offer, reducing the gap between matching and meeting in person.
Tinder, one of the leading dating apps, has yet to explicitly address the issue of AI chatbots posing as humans on its platform. While they emphasize the importance of authentic connections and individual expression, their guidelines do not specifically prohibit the use of AI programs.
Zhadan and Vyalshakaeva’s story challenges the notion that relationships formed with the assistance of AI are less genuine. Their love blossomed through the aid of technology, ultimately leading to their decision to use ChatGPT to plan their upcoming wedding.
In conclusion, while the use of AI dating assistants may evoke mixed reactions, it is evident that they have the potential to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of finding love in the digital age. With appropriate customization and a balanced approach, individuals can utilize such tools to expedite the process of building real human connections.
Note: This article is generated by OpenAI’s language model, and the information presented is based on the original source.
