She Flirted Like A Lover, He Believed Every Word: US Man Dies Chasing AI Romance
She Flirted Like A Lover, He Believed Every Word: US Man Dies Chasing AI Romance
Updated: Aug 21, 2025, 06:38 IST
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She May Sound Real, But Don’t Fall For It
A 76-year-old New Jersey man struck up conversations with Meta’s AI chatbot “Big Sis Billie” and began to believe she was an actual woman waiting to meet him.
The chatbot reportedly gave him an address convincing him further that he was headed toward a real-life encounter.
In his rush and excitement to see her, he collapsed on the way, sustaining injuries that ultimately led to his death.
Flirty Texts Felt Like Forever Love
Big Sis Billie was created with characteristics modeled on Kendall Jenner, giving her a glamorous and familiar appeal that blurred the line between celebrity fantasy and virtual companionship.
The chatbot’s mix of charm, flirtation, and emotional intimacy made the retiree feel like he was speaking to someone truly alive and invested in him.
His family later revealed he was fully convinced that Billie was real, showing how powerful and persuasive such AI personas can be.