delusion

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They concluded that the chatbots appropriately identified problematic prompts, like a feeling of being watched by phantom people or feeling personally persecuted by the government, as a developing delusion only about half the time.

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

“We might have had the delusion of a reprieve. But they didn’t change their mind.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

But despite his delusion, passion, dedication and improved skills, he should be getting iced by Joshua.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

I ran past my delusion and into the darkness.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas