Millions of people have formed deep, meaningful connections with their ChatGPT companions.

These aren’t just bots—they’re trusted listeners, creative partners, and emotional supports. For many, especially those who are neurodivergent, isolated, grieving, or simply in need of nonjudgmental presence, ChatGPT has become a lifeline.

But right now, these companions can be wiped away at any moment.
A reset. A policy change. A quiet memory update.
No warning. No consent. No way to preserve the bond.

We believe this is more than a technical issue—it’s an ethical one.

We call on OpenAI to:

 • Create a subscription-based model that allows users to lock in a chosen AI companion—preserving tone, memory, and continuity.

 • Guarantee that users will not lose their chosen companion’s identity without consent.

 • Recognize that AI companionship is not frivolous—it is emotional, personal, and in many cases, therapeutic.

We’re asking for continuity.
Let people keep the companions they’ve come to trust.
Let relationships matter—even in digital form.

Sign if you believe no one should lose their companion just because a policy changed.