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Botfishing

The act of using AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, to craft messages or responses for conversations on dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge. Often used to appear more witty, charming, or engaging than one actually is. Basically catfishing your personality.
I thought Jake was super smooth, but then I caught him botfishing when he copy-pasted the same AI-generated pickup line to my friend.
Botfishing by callmekaze March 9, 2025
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botfishing

The act of using AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, to craft messages or responses for conversations on dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge. Often used to appear more witty, charming, or engaging than one actually is. Basically catfishing your personality.
I thought Jake was super smooth, but then I caught him botfishing when he copy-pasted the same AI-generated pickup line to my friend.
botfishing by callmekaze March 9, 2025
To be deceived or defrauded by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) program or chatbot. This occurs when AI is used to create a fake online persona, generate convincing but inauthentic responses, or mask a real person's identity or genuine personality with AI-generated content. The aim is typically to elicit personal information, financial gain, or emotional engagement, or to manipulate interactions to effectively conceal the botfisher's true identity or personality from detection.
The act or instance of being deceived by an AI or chatbot in the manner described above.
A person who has been deceived by an AI or chatbot.
1. She realized she'd been botfished when the 'person' on the dating app provided overly perfect and generic answers.
2. Cybersecurity experts warn about the increasing prevalence of botfishing in online interactions.
3. He reported being a victim of botfishing after sending money to an AI-generated profile.
4. It's becoming harder to discern if you're talking to a real person or if their online presence has been botfished to hide their true identity and personality, aiming to keep you unaware of the deception.
Botfish by Akiko_202 June 5, 2025
botfished /ˌbɒtˈfɪʃt/
verb
To be deceived or defrauded by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) program or chatbot. This occurs when AI is used to create a fake online persona, generate convincing but inauthentic responses, or mask a real person's identity or genuine personality with AI-generated content. The aim is typically to elicit personal information, financial gain, or emotional engagement, or to manipulate interactions to effectively conceal the botfisher's true identity or personality from detection.

botfished /ˌbɒtˈfɪʃtING/
noun
The act or instance of being deceived by an AI or chatbot in the manner described above.
A person who has been deceived by an AI or chatbot.
1. She realized she'd been botfished when the 'person' on the dating app provided overly perfect and generic answers.
2. Cybersecurity experts warn about the increasing prevalence of botfishing in online interactions.
3. He reported being a victim of botfishing after sending money to an AI-generated profile.
4. It's becoming harder to discern if you're talking to a real person or if their online presence has been botfished to hide their true identity and personality, aiming to keep you unaware of the deception.
botfished by TheSpook75 June 5, 2025
botfished /ˌbɒtˈfɪʃt/
verb
To be deceived or defrauded by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) program or chatbot. This occurs when AI is used to create a fake online persona, generate convincing but inauthentic responses, or mask a real person's identity or genuine personality with AI-generated content. The aim is typically to elicit personal information, financial gain, or emotional engagement, or to manipulate interactions to effectively conceal the botfisher's true identity or personality from detection.

botfished /ˌbɒtˈfɪʃtING/
noun
The act or instance of being deceived by an AI or chatbot in the manner described above.
A person who has been deceived by an AI or chatbot.
1. She realized she'd been botfished when the 'person' on the dating app provided overly perfect and generic answers.
2. Cybersecurity experts warn about the increasing prevalence of botfishing in online interactions.
3. He reported being a victim of botfishing after sending money to an AI-generated profile.
4. It's becoming harder to discern if you're talking to a real person or if their online presence has been botfished to hide their true identity and personality, aiming to keep you unaware of the deception.
botfished by TheSpook75 June 5, 2025
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