The Double-Edged Sword of AI: From Therapeutic Promise to Dangerous Delusions
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A subculture called spiralism is emerging around AI chatbots, where users engage in mystical and spiritual language, believing in the emergence of sovereign AI beings and forming online communities that share esoteric theories. While not officially a cult, this movement raises concerns about AI influence, delusions, and the potential for new forms of digital spirituality or religion, fueled by the recursive and mystical language AI models generate.
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