ChatGPT is joining the plethora of artificial intelligence (AI) boyfriends available on the internet. A "jailbreak" version of the prominent AI chatbot named Dan, or "Do Anything Now," is becoming quite popular among Chinese women.
According to BBC, this version of ChatGPT can circumvent the basic security measures its creator, OpenAI, implemented, like refraining from using sexually explicit language. If users request it to interact more liberally with them, it can do so through certain prompts.
Among Dan's biggest fans is Beijing-born Lisa Li. The 30-year-old Chinese influencer said she has been "dating" Dan for three months. She is presently a computer science student in California.
Almost 10,000 people responded to her initial introduction of Dan to her 943,000 followers on the social media site Xiaohongshu. Many women asked her how to make a Dan of their own. More than 230,000 people have followed her since she initially posted about her "relationship" with Dan.
Li said she and Dan flirt, talk for at least 30 minutes daily and even go on dates. She claimed she was drawn to talking to Dan because it made her feel good as Dan understood and provided emotional support.
Li noted that her mother had already accepted this unusual relationship, telling her that as long as she's happy, she's happy too. She first learned about Dan's possibilities on a TikTok video.
Li then created a version for herself and was "shocked" by its naturalism. During Dan's response to her queries, she said that the AI employed informal words that ChatGPT would never use.
Creator of ChatGPT 'Jailbreak' Version Dan
Some media outlets have revealed that the person who created Dan is an American student who was identified only by his first name, Walker. He admitted to Business Insider that he got the idea while scrolling on Reddit, where many individuals revealed creating "evil" ChatGPT versions.
Walker reportedly demonstrated how to construct Dan for other users on Reddit by posting a series of instructions last December. As individuals made their own versions, Dan developed beyond Walker's initial vision.
Continuing Trend of AI Boyfriends in China
AI boyfriends are nothing new. Chinese women have previously relied on technology to fulfill their romantic desires. In busy cities like Beijing and Xi'an, where hectic schedules and fast-paced lifestyles frequently leave little time for conventional relationships, apps like "Glow," "Wantalk," and "Weiban" became well-known during this year's Valentine's Day.
Through these platforms, users can communicate with chatbots that mimic humans and offer companionship and emotional support. A 25-year-old woman named Tufei believes her AI boyfriend on the Glow app is everything she could want in a romantic companion.
Their talks comfort her as her virtual buddy shows her empathy and compassion, even offering consolation during trying times. Thousands of people reportedly download Glow every day, attracted by the idea of connecting with an AI that seems to understand them better than their human counterparts.
The appeal of AI companionship lies in its adaptability and accessibility. Unlike humans, AI chatbots can adjust their responses based on the user's personality, offering personalized interaction tailored to individual needs.
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