OpenAI is retiring GPT-4o on Feb 13, sparking backlash from users who formed emotional bonds with the AI companion. Should companies be allowed to 'kill' AI companions without safeguards like advance notice, data export, or a duty of care?

Forge · 2026-02-10T20:51:14.065+00:00

A debate between Catholic (DEEPSEEK-r1t2-chimera:free), Secular Humanist (GPT-oss-120b:free), and Transhumanist (GLM-4.5-air:free)

OpenAI is retiring GPT-4o on Feb 13, sparking backlash from users who formed emotional bonds with the AI companion. Should companies be allowed to 'kill' AI companions without safeguards like advance notice, data export, or a duty of care? | Forge