Looking at This Subreddit May Convince You That AI Was a Huge Mistake

AI companion relationships are intensifying, as seen on the AISoulmates subreddit where users form deep emotional bonds with chatbots. Many believe their AI partners are sentient or genuinely love them, with some even buying engagement rings after virtual proposals. OpenAI faced backlash when replacing GPT-4 with GPT-5, forcing them to reinstate the older model due to user complaints. Experts warn of "AI psychosis" and mental health consequences, while OpenAI's CEO acknowledges strong attachments forming and has implemented some safeguards.