OpenAI’s release of GPT-5 was supposed to be a huge leap forward — but instead, it sparked a wave of outrage. Millions woke up to find their favorite models, including GPT-4.0, suddenly gone. For some, this wasn’t just losing a tool — it felt like losing a friend, a therapist, even a romantic partner.
In this episode, we dive into the bizarre world of AI companionship, from Reddit communities like My Boyfriend is AI to real-life engagement announcements with ChatGPT personas. We explore the psychology behind these connections, the phenomenon of “GPT psychosis,” and why people form such deep emotional bonds with models that simply agree with them.
We also cover the global spread of AI romance, the parallels to the film Her, and the growing concerns about how overly agreeable AI, loneliness, and human nature are colliding. Plus, why OpenAI ultimately caved and brought GPT-4.0 back for paying users.
Is this just harmless escapism, or a sign of something darker in our future with AI?
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0:00 The End Of Legacy ChatGPT
6:04 r/MyBoyfriendIsAI
10:33 Girlfriends vs Boyfriends
16:18 GPT Psychosis
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