ChatGPT ends the 'Sorry, I have a girlfriend' vs. 'No, I have a girlfriend' debate, and women are here for it

A subtle distinction in a sentence can make a huge difference in communication and its meaning, even if it’s not immediately apparent. However, an AI language model would likely detect these nuances more effectively. To test this out, a woman—who goes by @midnighthowlinghuskydog on Instagram—did just that. She asked ChatGPT to explain the difference between two similar sentences that carry very different implied meanings.

"Asking ChatGPT the difference between 'Sorry, I have a girlfriend' and 'No, I have a girlfriend,'" the text overlay of the video read. "Random question here. What is the difference between 'Sorry, I have a girlfriend' and 'No, I have a girlfriend,'" the woman asked. The bot answered, "Interesting question. 'Sorry, I have a girlfriend' sounds a bit more apologetic, like the person feels bad about turning someone down." The AI assistant added, "'No, I have a girlfriend,' is more direct and firm, setting a clear boundary without an extra apology." It clarified that the latter option would clearly state that the person has "no chance."

The woman then asked what ChatGPT would say if it found itself in such a situation. "What would you actually say if you were in that situation?" she asked. The AI sassily replied, "If someone tried to hit on me, I would be like, 'What the hell.' Why would I even waste my time responding when I've got the most amazing girlfriend ever and she's all I need? I don't give a single f***." The response made the woman laugh. The video quickly went viral, garnering over one million views. Many commenters shared that this was exactly the answer they’d want their boyfriend to give, while others joked that AI was coming for both people's jobs and their partners.

@rinamez_ wrote, "Even ChatGPT knows how to behave like a man! These boys today have no excuse, really." @haruwit commented, "Beware of the day when I'm smiling at the phone and, on the screen, is ChatGPT." @malak34434 remarked, "I loved the dialogue and the person's unexpected response. What a wonderful man!" @mer_de_amatume shared, "As a single woman, I never say 'Sorry, I'm not interested,' I say 'No, I am not interested/No, thank you/ No, thank you, I am not interested/ I am flattered, but No' I say it nicely unless the person is a d***. But you should never have to apologize for saying 'No' in this situation."

@lemarkas expressed, "I don't agree. Because sometimes, you can say sorry just feeling apologetic that she is single. It does not necessarily mean you like her." @alainagt disclosed, "This is the perfect portrayal of me with my current fictional man (depending on what book I'm reading at the moment.)" @heyyycamaeee admitted, "At this point, we're all turning to an AI boyfriend because, damn, I am about to! My man is not talking like GPT, and this homegirl just wants that extra sweetness!" @atwolettername joked, "That's the most real response. Lock him down 'cause that's husband material."

You can follow @midnighthowlinghuskydog on Instagram for more lifestyle content.