ChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised ritual abuse, UK experts say

8 Mar, 12:00 — 9 Mar, 15:30

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What sources agree on

UK experts state that ChatGPT is driving a rise in reports of organized ritual abuse.
The abuse involves elements like witchcraft, spirit possession, and spiritual abuse.

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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ChatGPT is driving a rise in reports of organized ritual abuse in the UK.

agreed·observadorThe Guardian

Over 1,300 cases of organized ritual abuse were reported out of 36,700 total cases over nine years.

unverified·observador

The offending is typified by sexual abuse, violence, and neglect.

unverified·The Guardian

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Specific statistics on the number of ritual abuse cases over nine years (36,700 total, over 1,300 organized ritual abuse)

Reportedobservador

MissingThe Guardian

The specific types of offending, including sexual abuse, violence, and neglect, that typify 'witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse'

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Why this matters

This story highlights the unexpected and potentially harmful societal impacts of advanced AI technologies like ChatGPT. It raises concerns about the vulnerability of individuals seeking support from AI and the potential for AI to facilitate the reporting of previously hidden, severe crimes.

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Moderate (32/100)

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Geographic diversity— 2 regions9/34

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

ChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised ritual abuse, UK experts say

Exclusive: ‘Witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse’ offending typified by sexual abuse, violence and neglect ChatGPT is driving a rise in reports of organised ritual abuse, UK experts have said, as survivors of “satanic” sexual violence use the AI tool for therapy. Police say organised ritual abuse and “witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse” (WSPRA) against children is under-reported in the UK. There is no modern-day charge that covers it specifically, but such offendin...

By Chris Osuh Community affairs correspondent

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observador4h ago

ChatGPT expõe abusos em rituais satânicos no Reino Unidos

Jovens que procuraram o ChatGPT como "psicólogo virtual" revelaram crimes em rituais satânicos. De 36.700 casos em nove anos, mais de 1.300 envolviam abusos rituais organizados.

By Larissa Faria

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First report: The Guardian · 8 Mar, 12:00|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 1d 4h|Window: 1d 4h

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The Guardian8 Mar, 12:00First to report

ChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised ritual abuse, UK experts say

1d later

observador9 Mar, 15:30Latest update

ChatGPT expõe abusos em rituais satânicos no Reino Unidos

Story evolution

The narrative evolved from a general assertion of ChatGPT's role to including specific statistical context and the mechanism (ChatGPT as a 'virtual psychologist') through which these reports emerged.

Initial ReportsMarch 8 morning

The Guardian broke the story, reporting that UK experts link ChatGPT to a rise in organized ritual abuse reports.

Further DetailMarch 9 afternoon

Observador provided additional statistics, noting the number of cases over a nine-year period and specifying the role of ChatGPT as a 'virtual psychologist'.

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ChatGPTAI chatbot linked to increased reports of abuse UK expertsSources for the claims about ChatGPT's impact

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ChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised ritual abuse, UK experts say

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ChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised ritual abuse, UK experts say

ChatGPT expõe abusos em rituais satânicos no Reino Unidos

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ChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised ritual abuse, UK experts say

ChatGPT expõe abusos em rituais satânicos no Reino Unidos

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