"That person-or at least what that person has been saying-has struck you as witty, smart, and insightful. For example, you can't get enough of that person's deft and oh-so-sexy use of puns and food references. But, alas, when the two of you finally end up meeting in real life, it isn't nearly as pun as you thought it would be. In fact, that person can barely offer you any food for thought."
"The term "chatfishing" may look a little familiar because it's recently emerged online as a play on the word "catfishing," which has long been part of the online dating lexicon. There was even a whole MTV series with the name Catfish. Catfishing is when someone creates a fake online identity of himself or herself to fool you into establishing some kind of relationship, whether it's for love, sex, money, enjoyment, manipulation, or some other gain."
Chatfishing occurs when people use AI guidance to write messages that misrepresent their real personalities during online conversations. The practice can make individuals appear witty, insightful, or otherwise more engaging than they truly are. Chatfishing is related to catfishing but relies on AI-driven composition rather than fully fabricated identities. The behavior can waste time and effort and signals a willingness to deceive. Chatfishing can be difficult to detect in prolonged messaging, so limiting the messaging-only phase of dating and seeking in-person interaction sooner can reduce the risk of being misled.
Read at Psychology Today
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