Digital WorldJapanVirtual marriages: When AI becomes a partner02:54This browser does not support the video element.Digital WorldJapanDorothee Grüner02/23/2026February 23, 2026A Japanese woman has married her AI chatbot. Their relationship exists entirely online, yet it holds deep emotional meaning for her. She’s not alone: a growing number of people are forming intimate bonds with AI.Copy linkAdvertisement