Geoffrey Hinton, often called the “Godfather of AI” for his pioneering work in artificial intelligence, recently revealed a surprising and personal story about how ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot, played a role in ending his relationship with his girlfriend.
In a candid interview, Hinton explained that as he became increasingly involved with AI technology and ChatGPT’s rapid development, his attention and time shifted heavily toward his work. Meanwhile, his girlfriend found it difficult to connect with him, especially as conversations about AI dominated their interactions.
Hinton also mentioned that she sometimes felt overshadowed by the technology he was so passionate about. At one point, she tried to use ChatGPT herself to communicate or understand his world, but this only deepened the distance between them, as the AI added complexity rather than closeness.
He described the experience as bittersweet — while he remains proud of the breakthroughs in AI that ChatGPT represents, he acknowledged the personal costs, including how the technology indirectly affected his personal life.
Hinton’s story highlights a broader theme about the impact of advanced technology on human relationships. Even as AI tools bring many benefits, they can also create unexpected emotional challenges.
The AI pioneer remains optimistic about the future of AI but emphasizes the need to balance technological progress with maintaining meaningful human connections.
