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We got accustomed from the beginning of the 20th Century to the idea of a gloomy future with the advent of AIs, ousting humans and wreaking havoc of human feelings and civilization, especially in SF drama in the theatre and on the screen—from Čapek’s R.U.R through Blade Runner to Black Mirror and Altered Carbon. Along the way, the definition of humanity was expanded, and the abilities of AI now encompass what we consider core human qualities and values. But all that was predominantly developed closer to the tragic side of the dramatic spectrum, if done with any depth. The series Upload that premiered May 1, 2020 offered a lighter take on the theme, following the developing romantic story between the former coder Nathan Brown, newly uploaded into the digital sphere, and Nora Antony—his “angel” service agent of the corporation managing the simulated environment. I am suggesting the analysis of the cyberpunk romantic comedy gains in comparison with the development of the depicted human relationships in classic cyberpunk texts, such as Pat Cadigan’s Synners, and more contemporary ones, as the episode “San Junipero” in Black Mirror.