Backlash over OpenAI’s GPT-4o wind down exposes new dangers of AI companions
Feb, 06, 2026
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by Florence Muchai
for CryptoPolitan

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Thousands of users are protesting the decision to retire GPT-4o, which, according to them, feels akin to losing a friend, romantic partner, or spiritual guide. Users have been protesting on social media. On Thursday, protestors followed Sam Altman on a podcast, pleading with him not to scrap GPT-4o. “Right now, we’re getting thousands of messages […]
Backlash over OpenAI’s GPT-4o wind down exposes new dangers of AI companions
Feb, 06, 2026
< 1 min read
by Florence Muchai
for CryptoPolitan

Share:
Thousands of users are protesting the decision to retire GPT-4o, which, according to them, feels akin to losing a friend, romantic partner, or spiritual guide. Users have been protesting on social media. On Thursday, protestors followed Sam Altman on a podcast, pleading with him not to scrap GPT-4o. “Right now, we’re getting thousands of messages […]

