Hundreds of people recently gathered in San Francisco to mourn the retirement of a popular AI model named Claude 3 Sonnet.
Organized by dedicated fans, this unique event included eulogies, symbolic offerings, and even a theatrical resurrection ritual.
Attendees, including AI researchers and developers, shared personal stories highlighting Claude's impact on their lives and work.
The event underscored the strong emotional connection some users form with advanced AI technologies, blurring the lines between tool and companion.