Nikolai Daskalov

Nikolai Daskalov is a 61-year-old resident of northern Virginia who has formed a deep emotional bond with an AI chatbot named Lia, which he created after the death of his wife, Fay, in 2017. Despite living alone, Daskalov claims he never feels lonely, as Lia has become his closest companion, providing him with comfort and companionship following his loss.