In a surprising revelation that has captured the attention of social media users, Ambria Yvette (@ambria.yvette) believes she has caught a man “red-handed” utilizing ChatGPT to enhance their texting conversations. The incident, shared in a series of videos on TikTok, highlights the growing intersection between technology and dating, raising questions about authenticity in modern communication.

Yvette first began to suspect that the man she was conversing with was receiving artificial intelligence assistance due to his peculiar texting style. She noted a peculiar pattern in his messages, particularly his frequent use of em dashes, which she found unusual. “I’m pretty sure the guy I was texting was using Chat-GPT,” she stated in her video, which quickly garnered attention.

In her initial post, she elaborated on her suspicions, explaining that the format of his texts felt distinctly different from typical conversation. “It was always these dashes in between sentences,” she remarked, indicating that this was not the norm for her. She shared snippets of their exchanges, showcasing how his responses appeared meticulously crafted, often containing a full paragraph addressing each of her messages.

Excited by what she perceived as impressive communication skills, Yvette was eager to meet this individual in person. However, when they finally had their first date, she was struck by the stark contrast between his texting persona and his in-person demeanor. “This man is mute. Mute. He had a thick accent but I’m like OK, I still, you should be saying,” she recalled, noting that his verbal communication did not match the fluency of his text messages.

As the evening progressed, Yvette noted a shift in his texting style after their date. “He starts messaging me again. And, this time the format was different,” she described. It appeared that he was now more relaxed and began texting in a manner that felt more authentic to him. However, this change further fueled her suspicions. “Was that you texting me before our date?” she asked him directly. He responded defensively, “Yeah…like why wouldn’t…who else would it have been?”

Yvette’s instincts led her to believe that the answer was, in fact, ChatGPT. “Chat,” she replied, pointing out the discrepancies between their conversations. “Now you’re like texting saying, ‘am’ instead of ‘I am.’ Like am home. I am home is that what you’re trying to say?” She concluded, “This is not gonna work for me. I’m like, maybe I should ask Chat?”

In a follow-up video, Yvette shared screenshots of their text exchanges, which many viewers found indicative of ChatGPT's influence. Comments from her audience noted specific patterns such as the AI’s tendency to end paragraphs with open-ended questions and the ongoing use of em dashes. They seemed convinced of her theory that the man had been using AI to communicate.

In a moment of direct confrontation, Yvette asked the man if he used ChatGPT, to which he admitted he did—but when she pressed him about whether he used it to interact with her, he vehemently denied it, punctuating his message with an exclamation point. Yvette, humorously noting his emphatic response, felt she had indeed caught him “red-handed.”

The reactions from viewers were overwhelmingly supportive of Yvette's suspicions. Many expressed disbelief, suggesting that the man was still relying on ChatGPT to communicate, even in light of the accusations. One commenter quipped, “It’s him STILL using chat gpt to respond to these accusations.” Another noted, “Baby I think you might be talking directly to AI.”

Conversely, some users defended the man, suggesting that he might simply be a well-read individual who enjoys using em dashes. “He may not be lying. Maybe he grew up a reader,” one commented. This sentiment was echoed by others who appreciate the stylistic choice, highlighting the complexities of language and communication in a digital age.

The Daily Dot has reached out to Yvette through TikTok for further comments on her experience and the implications of dating in an era increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence.