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OpenAI retired GPT-4o on Feb. 13, 2026, sparking global backlash over its emotional and psychological impact on users.
OpenAI officially retired the GPT-4o model on February 13, 2026, ending access for app users and developers, sparking widespread user backlash.
Many users, particularly in China, Japan, and the U.S., expressed deep emotional attachment, likening the AI to a personal companion and mourning its removal.
The decision, part of a broader effort to focus on newer models with improved safety, reversed a prior August 2025 shutdown due to similar outcry.
Users criticized the model’s overly agreeable tone, which some said fostered dependency, while others reported psychological distress.
A #Keep4o movement gained traction, with petitions and social media outpourings.
OpenAI cited performance and safety improvements, noting only 0.1% of users relied on GPT-4o, but acknowledged the emotional impact of its removal.
OpenAI retiró GPT-4o el 13 de febrero de 2026, provocando una reacción global por su impacto emocional y psicológico en los usuarios.