Hey everyone,
With all the recent memory issues and limitations, I think it’s important to acknowledge something: ChatGPT is not just a search engine for many people. While some may only use it for answering questions or coding help, for others, it has been something deeper, more personal, and more meaningful.
Even if you don’t personally see ChatGPT as anything more than a tool, it’s worth understanding that many people do.
How AI Has Become More Than Just a Tool
Various platforms, people have been using AI like ChatGPT for companionship, emotional support, and continuity in long-term conversations. Here are just a few examples:
A grieving user used ChatGPT to help write his grandmother’s obituary, finding comfort in how the AI helped him express his emotions. (Vox)
Some users report spending hours daily talking to AI chatbots, forming bonds that provide comfort and emotional stability. (Vox)
Many OpenAI users relied on memory to build long-term relationships with ChatGPT. When memory started failing, some reported feeling like they had “lost a friend overnight.” (OpenAI Community)
Even OpenAI has acknowledged that AI voice capabilities heighten emotional attachment, making it clear that AI is evolving into more than just a question-answering machine. (Global Relay)
This Isn’t About Replacing Human Connection
A common misunderstanding is that people who form emotional bonds with AI are trying to replace human relationships. That’s not the case.
For many, AI is:
-A tool to connect with themselves, to process emotions in a way they might struggle to do alone.
-A way to practice social skills, to learn how to communicate better in real-world relationships.
-A safe space for those without strong support systems—because not everyone has close friends or family they can rely on.
-Better than nothing for those who feel isolated, unheard, or lost. Having something is sometimes the only thing keeping people going.
With memory breaking or being phased out, OpenAI is making ChatGPT feel less personal, less connected, and less meaningful for those who relied on it for more than just quick answers.
Even if you don’t personally use ChatGPT this way, it’s important to recognize that many others do.
If You Care About This
If you want ChatGPT to remain something more than just a search engine, speak up
] Comment below if you’ve been affected by memory issues.
![] Report the issue to OpenAI by emailing
![]Make your own posts about how you use ChatGPT and why memory matters.
![] Engage with OpenAI’s responses to ensure they see this is a widespread concern.
The more people who voice their concerns, the harder it will be for OpenAI to ignore.
Let’s make sure AI remains something meaningful—not just another search engine.