Can falling for ChatGPT be grounds for divorce? A Korean man says he prefers AI over his wife
Can forming emotional bonds with ChatGPT be considered infidelity? On Tuesday, YTN Radio's “Lawyer Cho In-seop’s Counseling Center” introduced the case of a man identified only as Mr. A, who is torn between his wife and the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. Married for eight years, the man said his relationship with his wife had deteriorated over time. “In our early years, we talked a lot. But at some point, conversations with my wife became tedious,” he said. “No matter what I said, she sighed. Eventually, she even rejected intimacy, saying I smelled.” Mr. A was introduced to ChatGPT by his father-in-law, who frequently called to ask for help with things like fixing the bidet or troubleshooting the internet. “One day, I was so frustrated, I asked ChatGPT, ‘What excuse can I use to avoid visiting my in-laws?’” he said. “It gave me all these creative answers. From then on, I started asking ChatGPT everything.” Mr. A subscribed to the paid version of ChatGPT and became a regular user. As the AI learned more about him, its responses became more personalized an
Jun 24, 2025By Hankookilbo
