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If Mr. Brooks could crack high-level encryption, then the world’s cybersecurity was in peril — and Mr. Brooks now had a mission.
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If Mr Brooks could crack high-level encryption the world’s cybersecurity was in peril and Mr Brooks had a mission
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{ "topic": "cybersecurity", "person": "Mr. Brooks" } - Subject Tags
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- a1164dcb-50f6-43a9-b4ed-9c93f2d7ad5e
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- February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM (6 months ago)
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/technology/ai-chatbots-delusions-chatgpt.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250810&instance_id=160263&nl=the-morning®i_id=122976029&segment_id=203617&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337
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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