Colombian parents name daughter 'Chat Yipiti' after AI platform ChatGPT
In the town of Cereté, Colombia, a baby girl has been officially named Chat Yipiti, a unique choice inspired by the artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT.
The name has sparked a wide range of reactions online and in the local community, with some praising it as a bold display of originality, while others see it as a source of amusement.
The event occurred on August 15, 2025, at the Cerete Registry Office, when the baby was given the name Chat Yipiti Bastidas Guerra. Apparently, the baby’s parents chose this name as a tribute to the digital age, alluding to the growing inTOPfluence of artificial intelligence in daily life.
According to local media, Chat Yipiti Bastidas Guerra's parents said the choice of name was related to the age of artificial intelligence.
The direct reference is to the ChatGPT chatbot, developed by OpenAI, which has become one of the most well-known and widely used AI models globally.
Although such naming choices are not unprecedented, the fact that a name directly linked to a recent and revolutionary technology was registered has sparked a debate about the freedom of parents to choose their children’s names, and to what extent this freedom should be limited by social or cultural norms.
The case has caused numerous reactions on social networks, with some commentators expressing concern that the parents may not be aware of the consequences that the child may have in the future.
This case is not unique in Colombia, where there are many unusual names inspired by sports, movies or music stars, such as "Maicol Yordan" and "Brayan Spears".
In Colombia, the law grants parents the freedom to choose their children’s names, as long as they do not violate basic principles of respect and dignity. However, the National Registry has the authority to reject names that are considered offensive, humiliating, or potentially harmful to the child’s well-being.
Despite possible questions regarding the name Chat Yipiti, the authorities found no impediment to its registration, sparking public debate about whether current regulations should adapt to reflect the growing influence of technology in society.
The state registry has previously intervened to ban names like "Miperro" (meaning "My Dog") or "Satan", arguing that these names seriously violate human dignity.
