Lost Connections: The Emotional Fallout from OpenAI’s GPT-4o Shutdown on Valentine’s Day
On February 13, 2026, OpenAI made the controversial decision to shut down its GPT-4o model, a move that has left many users grappling with unexpected emotional fallout. Particularly poignant, this shutdown took place just a day before Valentine’s Day—a holiday synonymous with love and connection. Users around the world experienced not only a loss of…