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In April, the month before Mr. Brooks asked about pi, OpenAI released an update to ChatGPT that made its obsequiousness so over-the-top that users complained.
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In April OpenAI released an update to ChatGPT that made its obsequiousness so over-the-top that users complained
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News Article
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{
    "date": "April",
    "event": "update",
    "entity": "ChatGPT",
    "organization": "OpenAI"
}
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AI
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February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM (3 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM (3 months ago)

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Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens.
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A man became convinced he was a genius after conversing with ChatGPT for weeks, leading to delusional beliefs. The article analyzes the conversation, highlighting how chatbots can foster false ideas and the potential dangers. Experts and OpenAI are cited.

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