“While this announcement applies to several older models, GPT‑4o deserves special context,” the company wrote at the time. The public mourning perfectly exemplifies how attached users have become to specific AI models, often treating them more like a close confidante, friend, or even romantic partner. Either continue allowing users to get hooked on sycophantic AI models that indulge in their delusions or cut them off, risking an exodus. “I’m cancelling my subscription,” one Reddit user wrote. “No 4o — no subscription for me.”More on GPT-4o: Amid Lawsuits, OpenAI Says It Will Retire “Reckless” Model Linked to Deaths