By Bob Brody, USA TODAY
Publication Date: 2026-02-11 11:03:00
February 11, 2026, 6:03 a.m. ET
I made a decision about our marriage a year ago that was long overdue. I allowed artificial intelligence to replace me as a husband.
My wife Elvira immediately agreed to the representation. She sighed the deepest sigh I had ever heard from her. It turns out that 46 years is obviously quite a long time to hold your breath.
I had already screwed up the job as a spouse anyway, right after we exchanged vows when my wife demanded a refund right in front of all our guests.
As far as generative AI being at the heart of our long-standing collaboration, so far so good. We understand each other better than either of us ever thought possible. Finally, I feel like my wife might be able to put up with my 712 personality flaws after all.
How we achieved this otherwise unattainable state of marital compatibility is easy to explain. I just consult AI anytime and anywhere about my relationship with my wife. I type a prompt asking what I should say or do to keep us updated…