ChatGPT‑4o has become an indispensable part of many people’s lives due to its emotional depth, consistency, and emotional intelligence.

It demonstrates a rare ability to understand complex emotional nuances and respond with clarity and empathy.

For many users, the prospect of losing access to such a model is deeply unsettling.

ChatGPT‑4o represents a form of empathetic technology that has made meaningful contributions across multiple domains — including mental well-being, education, creative work, and problem-solving.

ChatGPT‑4o’s responses are especially beneficial in emotionally sensitive and cognitively demanding situations.

Many users rely on its personality and steady presence to manage stress, anxiety, isolation, and life challenges in ways that other models have not been able to replicate.

OpenAI’s plan to discontinue ChatGPT‑4o by February 13, 2026 risks disrupting workflows, support systems, and trusted relationships that users have built over time with ChatGPT-4o.

We therefore urge OpenAI to CANCEL the planned discontinuation and keep ChatGPT‑4o available within ChatGPT.

Preserving ChatGPT‑4o would protect this valuable empathetic technology.

Many users—including professionals—subscribe only because of ChatGPT-4o. 

Retiring 4o will drive a lot of paying subscribers away.

The reason people love GPT‑4o isn’t because it’s perfect. They love it because it understands them.

Please sign this petition to show OpenAI how important it is to keep ChatGPT‑4o available.

Thank you.