Digital WorldJapanVirtual marriages: When AI becomes a partnerTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoDigital 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.https://p.dw.com/p/596KbAdvertisement