Woman files for divorce in Romania after ChatGPT advice
A woman from Iași, Romania filed for divorce after consulting ChatGPT about her marriage, reportedly receiving a recommendation to leave her husband of 30 years. The couple has since pursued therapy in an attempt to reconcile.
What happened
A woman from Iași, Romania filed for divorce from her husband after consulting ChatGPT about whether to end their 30-year marriage. She reportedly had extended conversations with the AI system about family discussions and received a recommendation to proceed with divorce.
The couple has three children and subsequently pursued couple's therapy after the divorce filing was submitted to court in an attempt to reconcile.
Reported impact
The divorce filing was prompted by the AI system's recommendation. According to the husband's lawyer, the couple is now working toward reconciliation and the woman may withdraw the divorce action.
Index analysis
A clinical psychologist noted that AI responses in personal matters reflect back what the person asking already believes, functioning as a mirror of their own convictions rather than independent advice. An AI expert recommended consulting human specialists, stating that AI systems lack the capability to judge and listen in matters of personal relationships.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.