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A young man’s AI-generated prank on Bumble went viral on social media after his fake profile gained over 2,750 likes in just 2 hours.
The fake Bumble profile showed a girl from Bengaluru.
In a startling reflection of how modern relationships are shaped, and sometimes manipulated, by technology, a young man’s prank with an AI-generated profile on a dating app sparked viral debate and concern online. Once upon a time, romantic connections were forged in the real world – through conversations, shared experiences, and genuine moments of vulnerability. But as digital dating platforms continue to dominate, the traditional courtship process has been replaced by swipes, algorithms, and now, seemingly, artificial intelligence (AI).
A social media user who goes by the handle @infinozz revealed how he turned idle boredom into a revealing experiment. Using ChatGPT’s new 4o image generation tool, he created hyper-realistic photos of a fictional woman. Intrigued by his own creation, he decided to take the prank one step further: he built a fake profile on the dating app Bumble using the AI images, setting the location to Bengaluru.
Within just two hours, the fake profile had racked up more than 2,750 likes, hundreds of superswipes and a flood of messages and compliments. The surge in attention was so overwhelming that his phone began to lag under the weight of endless notifications. Strangers offered ice cream dates, concert tickets, and grand romantic gestures – all for a woman who didn’t exist in the real world.
“I got bored and decided to play with ChatGPT’s new 4o image generation tool. Made some super realistic AI-generated pics of a girl. Then came the evil idea: ‘Why not make a Bumble profile in Bangalore with it?’, and then…” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), posting screenshots of the incident.
See the viral post:
I got bored and decided to play with ChatGPT’s new 4o image generation tool. Made some super realistic AI-generated pics of a girl. Then came the evil idea:“Why not make a Bumble profile in Bangalore with it?”, and then…— infinoz🎧(42%) (@infinozz) April 14, 2025
Though he deleted the profile within 12 hours, he noted how easily people had been fooled by an illusion. “Imagine how lonely these boys are,” he wrote, “that they’re trusting just a photo.”
The post quickly went viral, garnering thousands of shares and sparking fierce debate. Some users cynically called it a “genius business idea”, while others expressed concern over the deeper implications of such technological trickery. A few questioned the ethics of the experiment, noting that while it may have started as harmless mischief, it inadvertently preyed on people’s emotional vulnerabilities.
Experts have long warned about the psychological effects of dating apps, where validation often comes in the form of quick digital interactions rather than meaningful connection. But the incident also raises critical questions about identity, authenticity, and the ease with which AI can now manipulate reality.
