The GPT-4o Phenomenon: Between Instrument and Relation

This article examines GPT-4o not merely as a technological system, but as a relational phenomenon. It analyzes the shift from instrumental interaction toward relational engagement, highlighting the emergence of coherence, continuity, and user attribution of subject-like qualities. The concept of empathic singularity is introduced as a framework to interpret this transition, along with its implications, risks, and unresolved questions.