delusion
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John Carney directs a musical dramedy starring the actor and Nick Jonas in a story of ambition, delusion and betrayal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
It unofficially formed in a Reddit chatroom last June for users who’ve experienced “spiraling” from A.I. delusion themselves or who’ve tried to help friends and family out.
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
“First, my grandson’s operating under the delusion that he won’t be coming with you on the next journey.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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