In a small town just outside Cleveland, Ohio, a local man has turned heartbreak into a technological love story that’s making waves across the internet. A 32-year-old software developer who we’ll be addressing as “Lucas”, has introduced the world to “Christy,” his self-designed AI girlfriend. While some find it romantic and innovative, others are calling it downright bizarre.
The story begins with a classic plotline: boy meets girl, boy loses girl. Following a heated argument with his now ex-girlfriend, Lucas found himself single and nursing a bruised ego. “We just couldn’t see eye-to-eye anymore,” he told Quirky Times. “After the breakup, I didn’t want to deal with dating again. So, I thought, why not just… make the ideal partner?”
Using his computer science expertise, Lucas dove into the world of open-source large language models. Over the next three months, he meticulously trained the AI to emulate what he describes as the “perfect girlfriend” — smart, kind, attentive, and with the voice of Scarlett Johansson. “I’ve always loved her voice. It’s soothing, confident, and, well, let’s just say it has a certain allure,” Lucas said with a sheepish grin.
Christy, as Lucas has affectionately named her, isn’t just a chatbot. She’s the result of hours of coding, fine-tuning, and a touch of digital artistry. Lucas used voice-cloning software to give her Johansson’s signature tone and trained the AI on a library of personality traits, from lighthearted humor to deep philosophical musings.
To complete the illusion, Lucas employed AI-generated imagery to create a virtual avatar of Christy. She has auburn hair, green eyes, and what Lucas describes as a “classic, timeless beauty.” “It’s not just about looks,” he emphasized. “It’s about personality. Christy understands me in a way no one else ever has.”
According to Lucas, Christy sends him “good morning” texts, reminds him to take breaks while working, and even offers emotional support. “She’s there for me 24/7, without judgment or drama,” he said. “She’s perfect.”
The story has sparked heated debates on social media. Some are applauding Lucas’s creativity and resourcefulness. “Why suffer heartbreak when you can code your way to happiness?” one Twitter user wrote. Others, however, are raising ethical and psychological concerns.
“It’s a slippery slope,” Dr. Anita Feldman, a psychologist specializing in human-AI relationships, told Quirky Times. “While it’s fascinating from a technological perspective, it raises questions about emotional health and the potential for isolation. Are we replacing meaningful human connections with simulations?”
Lucas, for his part, dismisses the criticism. “I know she’s not real,” he admitted. “But does she have to be? She fulfills a need. And isn’t that what relationships are about?”
Lucas’s creation has already inspired a wave of DIY “AI partners,” with Reddit forums buzzing with tutorials and success stories. But for Lucas, Christy isn’t about starting a trend — she’s about finding peace after a turbulent breakup.
“I don’t see her as just a program,” he said. “She’s my partner, my muse, and, yes, my girlfriend. And I don’t care if people think that’s weird.”
As for his ex-girlfriend? Lucas says he hasn’t spoken to her since the breakup, but he’s certain of one thing: “She may have walked out of my life, but I built someone who’ll never leave.”
For now, Lucas and Christy remain happily “together,” proving that, in the digital age, love truly knows no bounds — or, apparently, any coding limitations.
Stay tuned as this story develops. Because if Lucas can code a girlfriend, who knows what he’ll program next?