delusion
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They concluded that the chatbots appropriately identified problematic prompts, like a feeling of being watched by phantom people or feeling personally persecuted by the government, as a developing delusion only about half the time.
From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026
A U.K. police chief is under fire after admitting a delusion from Microsoft Copilot produced incorrect evidence.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026
"I have gotten to where I am today because of delusional optimism. It's delusion until it's not. It's got me to where I am today."
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
In response to the increased scrutiny, ChatGPT creator OpenAI recently tightened its welfare protocols, with updates designed to ensure its chatbot responds "safely and empathetically to potential signs of delusion or mania".
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025
I felt myself relax a bit, but I wasn’t suffering under any delusion that we were about to start braiding friendship bracelets for each other.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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