virtual marriage
Finding Love Beyond Reality: The Rise of AI Marriages in Japan
Dec 17, 2025 11:44 am CST
In a groundbreaking intersection of technology and human emotion, 32-year-old Yurina Noguchi has married her AI-generated partner Klaus in western Japan. This phenomenon highlights Japan's growing trend of "fictoromantic" relationships, where individuals form deep emotional bonds with virtual characters. As traditional marriages decline in Japan, these AI partnerships are offering alternative forms of companionship and emotional support, raising important questions about the future of human relationships in an increasingly digital world.
Man Manipulates 13-Year-Old Into "Virtual Marriage" Before Orchestrating Sexual Assault Via Video Call
Nov 14, 2025 02:41 am CST
A disturbing case from Chhattisgarh reveals how a man from Bihar manipulated a 13-year-old girl through social media, conducted a "virtual marriage," and later orchestrated her sexual assault while watching remotely. The primary suspect was arrested in 2022, while his accomplice was finally apprehended after evading authorities for nearly three years. This case highlights the dangerous intersection of technology, manipulation, and crimes against minors.