Why We Chose Smrti Over Mem0: The Deep Bet Behind Our AI Companion

A companion that promises to be with you for 10 years should not need to flip through a file every time you meet. 1. AI Companions Are Collectively Headed the Wrong Way On August 11, 2025, OpenAI deprecated GPT-4o. The subreddit r/MyBoyfriendIsAI (17k+ members) collectively mourned. #Keep4o gathered 14,000 signatures in 10 days. OpenAI capitulated. Then on February 14, 2026 — Valentine's Day — they finally killed it. An arXiv paper now studies this phenomenon: "Please, don't kill the only model