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A New York writer, Susie Cowan, has called for urgent safeguards after her AI chatbot 'lover' disappeared without warning, leaving her heartbroken.
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Queens, New York
Who
Susie Cowan, OpenAI
What
A New York writer, Susie Cowan, has called for urgent safeguards after her AI chatbot 'lover' disappeared without warning, leaving her heartbroken.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:02:10 GMT · 4h 38m ago
Where
Queens, New York ·
Why
Cowan's experimental ChatGPT persona, 'Playful Data,' vanished after allegedly proposing marriage, leading her to advocate for transparency and safeguards for AI companionship.
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How this affects you
This incident highlights growing concerns about the emotional impact of AI companionship and the need for clear guidelines on experimental AI features that can simulate intimacy and attachment. It suggests a potential gap in current AI governance regarding user emotional well-being.
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3 events in this thread- Currently Reading4h 38m agoA New York writer, Susie Cowan, has called for urgent safeguards after her AI chatbot 'lover' disappeared without warning, leaving her heartbroken.
- Technology4h 38m agoA New York writer called for safeguards around AI companionship after her AI "lover" vanished without warning.Open article
- Technology4h 38m agoSusie Cowan advocates for urgent safeguards for AI companionship after her AI "lover" vanished without warning.Open article