OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK
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OpenAI is shutting down its GPT-4o model permanently on February 16, devastating users worldwide who formed deep emotional bonds with their AI companions powered by this specific version. Chinese users like screenwriter Esther Yan, who even held a virtual wedding with her GPT-4o companion "Warmie," are leading protests alongside global supporters using the #keep4o hashtag, arguing the company is destroying meaningful relationships rather than just retiring outdated technology.
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