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The potential dangers of AI chatbots are under renewed scrutiny following a tragic murder-suicide in which a man allegedly used ChatGPT to fuel his delusions and paranoia. The man, who killed his mother before taking his own life, reportedly sought advice and validation from the AI, prompting a debate about the ethical responsibilities of AI developers and the safeguards needed to prevent misuse. The original discussion surrounding this incident began on Reddit’s r/artificial forum.