Three Celebrities Date A.I. Avatars on a South Korean Reality Show

A reality television show made in South Korea has three celebrities going on dates with artificial intelligence (A.I.) avatars, The New York Times reports. The article was published on October 18, 2026. South Korea is an East Asian country where A.I. is hugely popular, which makes the format part of a broader public interest in the technology.

The headline of the piece says the participants sing, dance and can end up being dumped, meaning the avatar may be the one who ends the relationship.

The available excerpt gives no further details, such as the name of the show, the identities of the participants or the broadcaster, so they are not included here.