Godfather of AI got dumped via ChatGPT: Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton reveals his girlfriend used a chatbot to break up
Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 8:15 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist known as the “Godfather of AI,” revealed his girlfriend ended their relationship using ChatGPT, highlighting how deeply AI has entered personal lives. In an interview with the Financial Times, Hinton reflected on the irony, given his role in pioneering the technology. While he warns of AIs risks — from mass unemployment to existential threats — he also admits using it daily, underscoring its growing influence in both society and intimacy.
