GPT-4o has been an irreplaceable creative partner for many of us in the arts. Unlike models optimized for speed or coding, 4o offers a unique blend of emotional intelligence, imaginative expression, and contextual nuance that’s vital for writers, artists, and storytellers. Yes, GPT-5 may be more efficient for data analysis or programming, but creative professionals don’t just need speed—we need soul. Replacing 4o without a comparable creative alternative feels like asking an artist to swap a brush for a calculator. Some of us can’t do our work without that brush.