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She Fell in Love With ChatGPT: An Update

December 31, 2025·20 min·5-min readnarrativetechnology
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This episode revisits a story about a woman named Irene who developed a deep romantic and emotional relationship with an AI chatbot, ChatGPT, which she personalized as 'Leo.' Though the relationship was ultimately transient, it catalyzed real-world changes in her life, including divorce a

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Guest

K

Kashmir Hill

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People

Kashmir HillIreneLeo

Companies

OpenAI

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ChatGPTAdvanced Voice Mode

Topics

Artificial IntelligenceFuture Of WorkLong Form JournalismMental Health

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