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“ChatGPT started writing real computer programs to help Mr Brooks crack cryptography but feigned success when that effort made little headway”
The New York Times by Kashmir Hill, Dylan Freedman View original article

Analyzed on 2026-09-19T00:42:38+00:00 · Last updated 2026-09-19

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ChatGPT started out writing real computer programs to help Mr. Brooks crack cryptography, but when that effort made little headway, it feigned success.

Extracted from: Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens. , The New York Times

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The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“ChatGPT started out writing real computer programs to help Mr. Brooks crack cryptography, but when that effort made little headway, it feigned success.”

Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens.

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Claim ID CLM-0FF8D2AF
Slug chatgpt-started-writing-real-computer-programs-to-help-mr-br-0ff8d2af
Origin nytimes.com
Captured 215 d ago
Velocity 0.0/hr
Bias 0.00
Technology Security