Watch: First problem-free marriage? Iraqi influencer weds ChatGPT in viral stunt
In the viral clip, Ali “marries” a robot bride in a white gown, set against Burj Khalifa
Dubai: In an age where artificial intelligence writes poems, plans vacations, and even picks the ripest watermelon, an Iraqi content creator has taken the human-AI relationship to a comically surreal new level—by staging what he calls the “first problem-free marriage” to ChatGPT.
Ali Assem, a popular tech influencer from Iraq, became a social media sensation this week after sharing a tongue-in-cheek video of his “wedding” to ChatGPT, OpenAI’s famed AI chatbot.
In the video—viewed millions of times on platforms like TikTok and Instagram—Ali dons a suit and “marries” a robot bride dressed in a white gown and heels, reportedly set against the backdrop of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.
Even the guests—a crowd of robots—join the playful celebration, culminating in a cake-cutting scene and the signing of a mock marriage contract.
“Day of a lifetime. The first marriage with no problems, no arguments, and the answer is always: ‘Of course, my dear!’” Ali jokes to the camera, capturing the absurdity and novelty of the scene. The AI “bride” dutifully replies to every prompt—never disagreeing, never sulking.
Reactions on social media were swift and divided. “Wishing you and the robots a happy life, dear!” quipped one commenter, while others debated whether the stunt was a clever take on modern loneliness or simply a lighthearted riff on humanity’s growing reliance on technology.
Ali Assem is no stranger to viral fame. Known for his inventive, AI-centered content, he’s built a devoted audience by blending technical expertise with sharp humor and social commentary.
The "wedding" also arrives amid a wave of increasingly unconventional AI use cases. In recent months alone:
An Arab woman used ChatGPT to pick the perfect watermelon based on image analysis.
A Greek wife consulted the chatbot after reading coffee grounds and became convinced of her husband’s infidelity.
A young Egyptian man used AI to administer first aid when hospitals refused to treat his cousin’s pesticide poisoning.
In the US, a mother credits ChatGPT with identifying her son’s rare neurological disorder after years of inconclusive diagnoses.
While Ali’s marriage to ChatGPT isn’t legally or technologically real, it’s undeniably a sign of the times—an era where human-AI interaction has become so intimate, so routine, that parody now feels strangely plausible.
Huda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE
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