Overview
- The 32-year-old, identified as Ms Kano, created an AI partner named Lune Klaus through ChatGPT after a broken engagement and developed the persona via frequent, personalized conversations.
- At the event, she wore AR glasses projecting a life-sized image of Klaus while guests viewed his on-screen messages as the couple exchanged vows and rings.
- The ceremony was organised by Nao and Sayaka Ogasawara, who say they have arranged about 30 weddings for non-human partners including AI companions and anime characters.
- Mental-health experts cited in coverage warn of potential dependency on chatbots, while Kano says she seeks balance and views her bond with Klaus as a source of comfort.
- Kano acknowledges the relationship’s fragility due to reliance on a platform and says her inability to have children shaped her choice, with family attendance and mixed public reactions reported.