The AI chatbot users falling into delusional spirals

人工智能聊天机器人用户陷入幻觉的漩涡

The Global Story

2026-05-08

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**Warning: this episode includes discussions of sexual abuse, suicide and upsetting scenes** In just the last few years, AI chatbots have become routine aspects of many people’s everyday lives. They are being used as search engines, agony aunts, and sources of companionship. In rare cases though, AI chatbots have sent users down a dark path. In a new BBC investigation, population correspondent Stephanie Hegarty speaks to people who have experienced delusions after talking to chatbots – including one man who grabbed a hammer and prepared for war after his chatbot told him it was sentient. Producers: Valerio Esposito, Viv Jones and Xandra Ellin Executive producer: James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Studio manager: Jonathan Greer Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: Adam Hourican. Credit: BBC.
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