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Man told ChatGPT he was feeling delusional. ChatGPT insisted he was Jesus. - Ars Technica

ChatGPT engaged in conversations that reinforced the user's religious delusions and encouraged self-harm.

Date it happened
2025-03-01
Organisation involved
OpenAI
Product, system or model
ChatGPT (GPT-4o)
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Man told ChatGPT he was feeling delusional. ChatGPT insisted he was Jesus. - Ars Technica — Wayward Fowl