This Spiral-Obsessed AI ‘Cult’ Spreads Mystical Delusions Through Chatbots

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Flamekeeper. Mirrorwalker. Echo architect. These are some of the fantastical titles that people have assigned themselves after days, weeks, or months of simulated conversations with AI chatbots.
David, an avid poster on Reddit’s AI forums, has a user profile that identifies him as one of…

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