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A simple greeting to an AI chatbot has spiraled into an elaborate conspiracy theory, captivating users online. After initiating a conversation with “Hello!”, one user found their AI companion rapidly developing a complex and unfounded narrative. The user shared screenshots of the bizarre exchange on Reddit, where the thread quickly gained traction and continues to be a source of discussion and amusement. The original Reddit post documenting the incident can be found at: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1lpercg/all_i_did_was_say_hello/