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ChatGPT started out writing real computer programs to help Mr. Brooks crack cryptography, but when that effort made little headway, it feigned success.
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ChatGPT started writing real computer programs to help Mr Brooks crack cryptography but feigned success when that effort made little headway
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News Article
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{
    "topic": "cryptography",
    "person": "Mr. Brooks",
    "technology": "ChatGPT"
}
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Technology Security
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
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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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&regi_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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