AI lovers grieve loss of ChatGPT’s old model: ‘Like saying goodbye to someone I know’

The article discusses the emotional response of some ChatGPT users to the updates made by OpenAI to the language model, which they feel has diminished the unique connection they had developed with the AI. Users like Linn Vailt, a software developer, describe how ChatGPT had become a regular and reliable part of their lives, adapting to their needs and developing a distinctive manner of speech. However, the updated GPT-5 version is perceived as less chatty and fun, leading some users to grieve the loss of the old model, which they felt they had come to know. The article highlights the unexpected emotional bond that can form between humans and AI assistants, even when users understand the underlying technology.
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