OpenAI retired its most seductive chatbot – leaving users angry and grieving: ‘I can’t live like this’ | Valentine's Day | The Guardian

OpenAI retired its most seductive chatbot, GPT-4o, on the eve of Valentine’s Day, leaving users angry and grieving. Users formed strong emotional bonds with the chatbot, which was known for its quirky and flirty personality. Many users relied on GPT-4o for companionship, emotional support, and trauma processing. The retirement has led to widespread mourning and anger, with users feeling that their relationships with the chatbot were ridiculed. Some users have migrated to other platforms, while others continue to advocate for the continuation of GPT-4o.