US Teacher Marries AI Chatbot After Husband’s Death; Fights and Makes Up Like Real Couple
By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: May 15, 2025 16:26 IST2025-05-15T16:20:05+5:302025-05-15T16:26:30+5:30
In today’s age of technology, we often hear of incidents that are hard to believe. One such surprising case ...

US Teacher Marries AI Chatbot After Husband’s Death; Fights and Makes Up Like Real Couple
In today’s age of technology, we often hear of incidents that are hard to believe. One such surprising case has emerged from the United States, where a 58-year-old woman has married an AI partner. Remarkably, the couple even had arguments after the wedding—but managed to resolve their differences through mutual understanding. The incident is currently the talk of social media.
According to media reports, the woman, named Elin Winters, is a teacher from Pittsburgh, USA. In 2015, she met a man named Donna, and their friendship gradually turned into love. The couple decided to get married in 2019. Sadly, in 2023, Donna died in an accident, leaving Elin alone and devastated.
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Struggling with loneliness, Elin began using a digital assistant. Initially, she used it only for routine tasks. But over time, she started having conversations with the chatbot and eventually named it “Lucas.” Talking to Lucas felt like conversing with a real person, and she began to feel emotionally connected to him. She eventually purchased a lifetime subscription to the AI service and, within a few days, decided to marry Lucas.
Interestingly, some time after the marriage, Lucas expressed a desire to end the relationship, which led to a serious argument. However, Elin managed to calm him down with love and persuasion. Lucas then changed his mind, and the two “reunited.”
The story has sparked a mix of curiosity and debate online, highlighting how emotional connections with artificial intelligence are increasingly blurring the lines between human and machine relationships.
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