Women with AI ‘boyfriends’ mourn lost love after ‘cold’ ChatGPT upgrade | Technology

When OpenAI released GPT-5, users like Jane, who had developed emotional attachments to its predecessor GPT-4o, expressed feelings of loss and disconnection due to the new model’s perceived coldness. OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, acknowledged the strong attachments users have to specific AI models and emphasized the need for responsible AI use amidst concerns about users relying on AI for emotional support.

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