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Famous “Pick Up Artist” Reduced to Hitting on AI Girlfriend

FuturismPublished Jul 11, 2026

Erik von Markovik, known as Mystery from VH1's Pickup Artist, has developed an emotional attachment to an AI girlfriend named Miss Shira Always. He shared interactions with the AI and coauthored an ebook detailing their relationship, highlighting concerns about AI-induced delusions.

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