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ChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised ritual abuse, UK experts say

TL;DR

Exclusive: ‘Witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse’ offending typified by sexual abuse, violence and neglect ChatGPT is driving a rise in reports of organised ritual abuse, UK experts have said, as survivors of “satanic” sexual violence use the AI tool for therapy. Police say organised ritual abuse and “witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse” (WSPRA) against children is under-reported in the UK. There is no modern-day charge that covers it specifically, but such offending is typified by sexual abuse, violence and neglect involving ritualistic elements – sometimes inspired by satanism, fascism or esoteric religious beliefs – to control victims. Continue reading...

Nauti's Take

ChatGPT becoming the refuge for survivors of satanic ritual abuse exposes broken support and reporting channels; AI teams need to ensure expert handoffs and tag those disclosures so investigators finally see what the abuse really looks like.

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