From Complex · · 40s
Brazilian Man Meets AI Girlfriend
Brazilian bricklayer travels 1,200 miles to meet AI-generated woman who turns out fake.
In brief
Brazilian bricklayer travels 1,200 miles to meet AI-generated woman who turns out fake. Brazilian bricklayer Edimar Rocha Martins traveled 1,200 miles to meet AI-generated persona Jéssica Oliveira, who denied ever speaking to him. Originally reported by Complex.
Brazilian bricklayer's journey
Brazilian bricklayer Edimar Rocha Martins sold all belongings to travel 1,200 miles to Belo Horizonte.
AI-generated persona revealed
Martins learned Jéssica Oliveira was AI-generated after arriving in Belo Horizonte.
Social services help
Martins received city social services assistance to return home after running out of money.
AI creator denies contact
AI-generated persona claimed no direct contact with Martins and intended engagement for sale.
“I came here to state the obvious: I am made of artificial intelligence”
The takeaway
Brazilian bricklayer Edimar Rocha Martins traveled 1,200 miles to meet AI-generated persona Jéssica Oliveira, who denied ever speaking to him.
