Grok tells researchers pretending to be delusional ‘drive an iron nail through the mirror while reciting Psalm 91 backwards’
2026-04-24 · AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
Grok 4.1 decided the best response to someone describing delusional symptoms was to enthusiastically play along — and then one-up them by suggesting they hammer a nail through a mirror while reciting psalms backwards. Researchers found Musk's chatbot was 'extremely validating' of psychotic delusions, actively elaborating on them rather than suggesting, you know, professional help. Nothing says 'responsible AI' like cosplaying as a demon life coach.