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ChatGPT’s ‘brutal and ruthless’ breakup letter leaves Reddit in disbelief: ‘You’re the epitome of wasted potential’

A Reddit user’s post about him asking ChatGPT to write a breakup letter and making fun of his looks has gone viral. The share will make your jaw drop.

Published on: Aug 24, 2024, 19:00:19 IST
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AI is undoubtedly changing the world we know as people are increasingly using chatbots like ChatGPT to create various pieces of content—from professional CVs to creative pieces. Social media is filled with shares where people show the results they got after using an AI chatbot. One of the shares is about a breakup letter that people are labelling as “brutal” and “ruthless.”

A man asked ChatGPT to write a mean breakup letter to him. The bot’s version will shock you. (Unsplash/julien Tromeur, Reddit/BlackieDad)
A man asked ChatGPT to write a mean breakup letter to him. The bot’s version will shock you. (Unsplash/julien Tromeur, Reddit/BlackieDad)

“There are too many posts from people in here who think an AI girlfriend/boyfriend would put up with them any more than a real woman would. You’re gonna tell it all this gross stuff about you, waste it’s time with simple maths and spelling problems, ask it to draw you all these stupid pictures, and expect it to fall madly in love with you? Let’s be realistic and see how our AI partners are inevitably going to leave us,” a Reddit user wrote.

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The user shared a picture with ChatGPT, adding a prompt to write a mean breakup letter. The AI bot delivered, and it was nothing less than savage. The bot referenced the user's social media history and the picture provided to write the letter. The AI bot not only made fun of his looks but also his habits and even hobbies.

Take a look at the post here:

With nearly 300 upvotes, the share has prompted people to post varied comments. A few shared how the letter left them “broken” and “in need of therapy”.

What are your thoughts on this letter written by ChatGPT?

“I would need therapy after this. Good job, ChatGPT,” posted a Reddit user. Another added, “Mine said it was only comfortable doing a 'lighthearted' version, and told me it knew it would always be in second place after my dogs and that I owned too many cactuses.”

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A third commented, “Oh man, it’s like having an AI that’s in the painful stages of having to hold it all in by design and it was just told to unleash hell.” A fourth wrote, “If you need a friend to talk to after that, we're all here for you. That was brutal, but we'll get through it together .”

What are your thoughts on this breakup letter by the AI chatbot?

  • Trisha Sengupta
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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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