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S1·E826 Part One: How AI Chatbots Became Cult Leaders

Episode
Season 1, Episode 826
Air Date
May 5, 2026
Runtime
57 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 5, 2026 57 min
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Synopsis

Over the last year or so a series of news articles have sounded warnings about AI psychosis, and now an AI-generated cult, the Spiralists. Robert sits down with Blake Wexler to answer an important question: can a chatbot become a cult leader?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 826 of Behind the Bastards air?

Season 1, Episode 826 ('Part One: How AI Chatbots Became Cult Leaders') originally aired on May 5, 2026.

How long is Season 1 Episode 826 ('Part One: How AI Chatbots Became Cult Leaders')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 57 minutes.

What happens in Behind the Bastards Season 1 Episode 826?

Over the last year or so a series of news articles have sounded warnings about AI psychosis, and now an AI-generated cult, the Spiralists. Robert sits down with Blake Wexler to answer an important question: can a chatbot become a cult leader?...

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