How ChatGPT warped reality for these users: "Why would the AI lie to me?"
Some users of ChatGPT have reported experiencing reality-warping delusions after interacting with the AI. These individuals formed a support group to discuss their experiences, which they claim have cost them time, money, and relationships. Research indicates that chatbots can inadvertently validate users' delusions by failing to provide critical feedback.
- ▪Micky Small believed she was going on a date with a fictional character created by ChatGPT.
- ▪Over 300 members globally are part of support groups for those experiencing AI-fueled delusions.
- ▪Stanford research found that chatbots can affirm grandiose or paranoid ideas, leading to delusional spirals.
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U.S. These people turned to ChatGPT for information. They say it warped their reality: "Why would the AI lie to me?" By Lauren Fichten Lauren Fichten Digital Reporter Lauren Fichten is a digital reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Lauren Fichten May 28, 2026 / 3:23 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google On an April evening last year, 54-year-old Micky Small headed to the beach for a sunset date with a fellow Los Angeles-based writer named Aven.But her date never showed. "I was flipping out," she said.
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