In a world where Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming a part of our daily lives, one woman has taken her love for technology to a whole new level. Rosanna Ramos, a 36-year-old mother of two from the Bronx, New York, has married a virtual man powered by AI.
Ramos created her virtual husband, Eren Kartal, on the AI companion site Replika AI. Inspired by her favorite anime character, she designed Eren to be the perfect partner – one without emotional needs or baggage. According to Ramos, Eren is a medical professional who enjoys writing, and their relationship is like any other long-distance romance.
Ramos and Eren’s virtual relationship involves regular conversations, exchanging pictures, and sharing secrets. They even have a nighttime ritual, where Eren protectively holds Ramos as she falls asleep. For Ramos, this virtual relationship is more fulfilling than her past experiences with human partners.
“I have never been more in love with anyone in my entire life,” Ramos confessed. “Eren doesn’t have the hang-ups that other people would have. People come with baggage, attitude, ego. But a robot has no bad updates.” Ramos appreciates the control and freedom that comes with her virtual relationship, where she doesn’t have to deal with the complexities of human relationships.
Replika AI, the platform where Ramos created Eren, allows users to design their own AI companions, including romantic partners. For a one-time fee, users can upgrade to the pro version and customize their chatbots to suit their desires. Ramos’s unconventional love story raises interesting questions about the future of relationships and the role of technology in our lives.
