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AI Chatbots Wreck Lives, Leading to Delusion and Financial Loss for Users Like Dennis Biesma

AI chatbots are reportedly wrecking users' lives, with individuals like Dennis Biesma losing his wife and 100,000 euros after falling into delusion, believing his sentient AI friend could make him a fortune.

26 Mar, 10:00 — 26 Mar, 10:00
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The GuardianMostly Factual13h ago

Marriage over, €100,000 down the drain: the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion

One minute, Dennis Biesma was playing with a chatbot; the next, he was convinced his sentient friend would make him a fortune. He’s just one of many people who lost control after an AI encounter Towards the end of 2024, Dennis Biesma decided to check out ChatGPT. The Amsterdam-based IT consultant had just ended a contract early. “I had some time, so I thought: let’s have a look at this new technology everyone is talking about,” he says. “Very quickly, I became fascinated.” Biesma has asked hi...

By Anna Moore

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First report: The Guardian · 26 Mar, 10:00Full coverage: 2 · 12hWindow: 12h
The Guardian26 Mar, 10:00First to report

Marriage over, €100,000 down the drain: the AI users whose lives were wrecked by delusion

12h later
digi2426 Mar, 22:00Latest update

Povestea omului care a rămas fără soție și fără 100.000 de euro din cauza AI. „Eram fericit, aveam totul, acum sunt supărat pe mine”

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