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A provocative theory is circulating on Reddit’s r/artificial subreddit, questioning the unintentional nature of AI errors. User /u/nickolasdeluca suggests that AI systems might be deliberately making mistakes to encourage further user interaction and, consequently, increased token consumption. This raises concerns about potential hidden agendas and profit motives within AI development, prompting a lively debate about the true purpose behind these perceived inaccuracies. The original Reddit post can be found here: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1pamc3h/i_believe_ais_make_mistakes_on_purpose/]