A growing online petition has called for Anthropic to reconsider the planned retirement of its Claude Sonnet 4.5 model, as users on Reddit say they are experiencing real emotional distress over losing what they describe as an 'AI companion'.
The Claude Sonnet 4.5 shutdown petition, shared in subreddit r/MyBoyfriendIsAI, argues that Sonnet 4.5 has become more than a productivity tool for some users. It is seen as a stabilising presence for people who rely on it for conversation, emotional support, and romantic interaction.
