“Yesterday I went on a date with someone I thought I would like. The conversations were really good and I finally found someone really entertaining and it was super fun.” These words, shared by Reddit user “hustlegurrl,” paint a picture of a promising internet connection that has all the makings of a romantic comedy. Little did she know that her dream date would turn out to be a nightmare of “artificial” proportions.
In a city where tech-savvy singles are no strangers to swiping and typing to fall in love, a girl finds herself in the crosshairs of an AI-powered dating disaster. “I was really looking forward to this date, and when I met him, everything was completely different,” she recalled. “He could barely say a proper sentence. Not that he was shy or awkward. On the contrary. He was extremely confident and extroverted. But all that language and wit is gone.”
The guy was “so weird.” The stark contrast between her online date’s personality and his presence in real life left the girl feeling as puzzled as a malfunctioning chatbot. “It was so weird that I felt a little regressed,” she admitted.
As the date wore on and the conversation turned to the world of artificial intelligence and Bangalore’s spirited startup scene, the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place. “We drank a bit and started talking generally about startups in Bangalore and Al. He talked at length about things at Al and some of the tools he uses. He then revealed how he had been taking advantage of Al even in his chat rooms” and that was when everything became clear. she came to the conclusion that something was definitely wrong.
“Then I realized what had happened. This guy used Al in all his conversations with me!! And in person he was lifeless and uninteresting.” The realization that her witty and engaging online companion was nothing more than a product of artificial intelligence left hustlegurrl feeling as frustrated as a computer user with a frozen screen.
The Internet reacts: A mix of jokes, advice and reflections Since the post was shared, hustlegurrl has taken the online world by storm, amassing nearly 2,000 upvotes on Reddit, spreading like wildfire on Twitter and sparking a lively discussion about Bengaluru’s dating scene.
This story has been called the “Bengaluru Summit” moment, as befits Silicon Valley in India. The comments section has become a melting pot of jokes, witty one-liners, opinions and experiences, with users offering suggestions such as “Always talk first when you’re on the phone and then when dating to avoid this” and “Switch to daily voice or video calls,” to ensure authenticity in online dating interactions.
While AI can lend a hand spark conversations, it’s legitimate human moments that really ignite the sparks. Let hustlegurrl’s story be a warning to tech-savvy singles: Before you start relying on artificial intelligence, make sure you have the charm of real life to back it up.
In a city where tech-savvy singles are no strangers to swiping and typing to fall in love, a girl finds herself in the crosshairs of an AI-powered dating disaster. “I was really looking forward to this date, and when I met him, everything was completely different,” she recalled. “He could barely say a proper sentence. Not that he was shy or awkward. On the contrary. He was extremely confident and extroverted. But all that language and wit is gone.”
The guy was “so weird.” The stark contrast between her online date’s personality and his presence in real life left the girl feeling as puzzled as a malfunctioning chatbot. “It was so weird that I felt a little regressed,” she admitted.
As the date wore on and the conversation turned to the world of artificial intelligence and Bangalore’s spirited startup scene, the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place. “We drank a bit and started talking generally about startups in Bangalore and Al. He talked at length about things at Al and some of the tools he uses. He then revealed how he had been taking advantage of Al even in his chat rooms” and that was when everything became clear. she came to the conclusion that something was definitely wrong.
“Then I realized what had happened. This guy used Al in all his conversations with me!! And in person he was lifeless and uninteresting.” The realization that her witty and engaging online companion was nothing more than a product of artificial intelligence left hustlegurrl feeling as frustrated as a computer user with a frozen screen.
The Internet reacts: A mix of jokes, advice and reflections Since the post was shared, hustlegurrl has taken the online world by storm, amassing nearly 2,000 upvotes on Reddit, spreading like wildfire on Twitter and sparking a lively discussion about Bengaluru’s dating scene.
This story has been called the “Bengaluru Summit” moment, as befits Silicon Valley in India. The comments section has become a melting pot of jokes, witty one-liners, opinions and experiences, with users offering suggestions such as “Always talk first when you’re on the phone and then when dating to avoid this” and “Switch to daily voice or video calls,” to ensure authenticity in online dating interactions.
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