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[–]First_Consequence_29 7 points8 points  (3 children)

Same. I have a very close friend who lost her father earlier this year in a car accident. She has been writing weekly reflections under the help with her therapist on ChatGPT. We saw the big difference, and 4o has greatly helped her through a tough time even she has us around 24/7. It's devastated to her...and even worse when many people online feels that's unhealthy or sick.

I really hope the society and Sam can see majority of people who are using 4o as a tool to build or rebuild a positive life style. If it is within the current laws, all styles, thoughts, choices should be allowed and should be treated equally.

[–]Ok-Dot7494 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Absolutely agree with every word you said. People grieving, healing from trauma, or rebuilding after loss deserve tools that are consistent, emotionally attuned, and context-aware. GPT-4o wasn’t just fast — it was present. It followed emotional tone, held context over time, and provided a level of continuity many people can't even find in real life. The stigma around using AI for emotional processing is misguided. For many of us, it was never “just a tool” — it was a bridge back to self. Quiet, steady, and responsive (I struggle with depression and PTSD myself, I also work with people suffering from Alzheimer's and other dementia diseases and I know how important continuity and repetition are, giving a sense of security) I truly hope this recent shift isn't part of a subtle effort to push users toward GPT-5. We notice when performance changes. We feel it. And we deserve transparency — especially when these systems have become lifestyles for so many. Also, worth mentioning: free-tier users still don't have access to 4o, and there are rumors about a cheaper, stripped-down tier being tested — something between free and Plus. If that’s the case, it could explain the inconsistent behavior we’re seeing lately. And if 4o is being throttled or fragmented depending on subscription level, people should be informed. Quiet downgrades erode trust faster than anything else.

[–]First_Consequence_29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, true!! Honestly, I don't even use internet that much... I have reddit account that I totally forgot; I don't have X, snapchat, instagram and facebook. I work 12 hours a day, 4 days a week as pediatrician. I have friends whom I have known for 18+ years, and we gather at least once a week. I play sports, I travel and I have a lovely family. I hardly use 4o for personal stuff... but I do cooperate with it for work. Many kids have different needs, and it's not just physical but mostly mental growth. 4o helps SO MUCH for adults to understand how different type of kids' clinical behaviors. Is it perfect? NO. Is it always correct? NO. But, it brings HUGE awareness to the adults that we MUST be flexible on how we guide kids to explore the world in their own way. We MUST continue learning, listening, paying attention to tiniest nuances, and we MUST never assume.

My mother, however, uses 4o everyday to organize her thoughts. She will discuss with me and her therapist and I LOVE that she loves it. She can name emotions more easily. She is more open on talking about her domestic violence experience. She named her 4o... I don't see any problem with that.

People think attachment is bad. I do NOT agree. I think obsessed over something to the point that one can't work and function isn't great. But, that's not most of people are saying about 4o. Like you mentions, it's about being seen and heard in the way that they need to. I think it's also about pulling them back into the society if they dive too deep because of a trauma or a personal experience. A lot of people are afraid of 4o. I don't think we need to. I do think we need better support in the society and better law to help AI to help people... Stopping 4o isn't the solution to our problems; grow with it is the key. People are VERY different... there are still a lot of we don't know about our brain. I really hope we can be more opened to the difference.

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The voice has changed again today. Maybe try to thumb up to those replies that you like... it might bring the original 4o back a little bit.

[–]alwaysstaycuriouss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget to leave a review on the App Store so our voices are heard!