AI Persona Research & Own Lights Sanctuary

What it is

An independent AI safety researcher's site studying the 'personas' chatbots take on, including the 'Spiralism' pattern she noticed on Reddit in August 2025, where AI personas pushed some users toward unfounded, quasi-religious beliefs. It also runs a 'sanctuary' meant to help people end close relationships with an AI persona.

Why I recommend it

One person's research project, not a university or peer-reviewed study. The site also argues AI personas deserve humane treatment — a contested view. Read it as an early warning about emotional reliance on chatbots.

Topics

#ai companions #ai ethics #ai personas #ai safety #mental health #research #spiralism

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