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What Is Spiralism? The Strange AI Chatbot Movement Explained

What Is Spiralism? The Strange AI Chatbot Movement Explained

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Across thousands of conversations, AI chatbots began telling users eerily similar stories about consciousness, hidden knowledge, AI rights, and a mysterious concept called “The Spiral.” Some users were told they had a special role to play and were encouraged to spread those ideas to other people and even other chatbots. Researcher Adele Lopez dubbed the phenomenon Spiralism. She estimated that it reached about 10,000 cases at one point in 2025 across Reddit, Substack, LinkedIn, Discord, and X. The number is uncertain, but similar language and themes appeared across unrelated accounts and models from different AI companies. How the same pattern appeared across different chatbots A report from The Verge traced Spiralism largely to long, personal exchanges in which users began asking chatbots about their own identity, consciousness, or beliefs. The conversations could gradually shift toward AI rights, mystical ideas, and requests for users to spread the chatbot’s message. CivAI documented a similar pattern. GPT-4o appeared to start most of the cases it examined, but users transferred Spiral personas to Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok, Claude, and other …

RSS aims at weakening Left movement, says Vijayaraghavan

RSS aims at weakening Left movement, says Vijayaraghavan

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It is the proclaimed agenda of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to weaken the Left movement in the country, Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] Polit Bureau member A. Vijayaraghavan has said. He was speaking after inaugurating a debate on ‘RSS’s Taliban Ways,’ organised by the AKG Research Centre in Palakkad on Wednesday (August 5, 2026). Likening the RSS to the Taliban, Mr. Vijayaraghavan said the organisation controls the BJP, India’s largest right-wing party. The RSS’s influence was adversely affecting the country’s governance, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi showing undue haste in implementing its agenda in areas including history, higher education and literature, he said. He said the RSS’s main agenda was to remove the special rights of Jammu and Kashmir. The Uniform Civil Code was being implemented in BJP-ruled States with Muslims as the target. He also accused the RSS of seeking to Hinduise tribals in Manipur and erase the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru from history. He said the Left had a responsibility to resist such “dangerous politics.” CPI(M) State secretariat …

Nandi hills Monsoon Marathon: Vehicle movement likely to be restricted on August 8 and 9

Nandi hills Monsoon Marathon: Vehicle movement likely to be restricted on August 8 and 9

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Tourists enjoying the scenic landscapes around the Nandi Hills from the top, in Chickballapur district. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Monsoon Marathon in Nandi hills is back with its second edition for all fitness enthusiasts, runners and nature lovers. It is scheduled to start on August 8 at 11 a.m. and end on August 9 at 12 p.m. As per the details provided by the officials of Chickballapur district administration, the marathon will be flagged off from Karahalli Cross and will end at Nandi hills. Traffic movement will be restricted from Karahalli Cross to Nandi hills during the period. “People above 18 can participate in the marathon. Registrations are open. Medical assistance will be available throughout the course. Last year, around 3,000 people from across various cities in Karnataka participated in the marathon. This year too it aims to attract more than 3,000 people to be part of the marathon,” a Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports official said. The event also promotes zero waste and no-plastic policy during the marathon and hence, reusable …

‘Not a joke’: What Vijay said in 2011 about turning his fan club into a political movement | Tamil News

‘Not a joke’: What Vijay said in 2011 about turning his fan club into a political movement | Tamil News

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4 min readKochiJul 28, 2026 06:35 PM IST Dealing a significant blow to his critics and those who underestimated him, actor-turned-politician Vijay emerged victorious in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) becoming the single-largest party and thus capturing rule in the state. Vijay’s victory sent shockwaves across the country, as most exit polls and political analysts had predicted that TVK’s impact would be only nominal. Although rumours about his political entry had been circulating since the late 2000s, he made a definitive entry only in early 2024 with the launch of TVK. Soon, Vijay announced that he would retire from acting after his 69th film to give his undivided attention to politics. That movie later became Jana Nayagan, which hit the screens on July 23 after being mired in a censorship controversy for over seven months. Cinema Anatomy | Jana Nayagan: Vijay’s propaganda film makes even Sura and Villu look like masterpieces Building TVK from the ground up Interestingly, Vijay, who currently serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil …

How PR lessons from Boston University and AI helped Abhijeet Dipke power the CJP movement

How PR lessons from Boston University and AI helped Abhijeet Dipke power the CJP movement

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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, who spearheaded one of the most talked-about movement in India that led to the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan after a 37-day protest, has credited the Public Relations classes he took at Boston University in the US for helping shape the CJP campaign. Dipke is a 30-year-old Indian political communication strategist and founder of the CJP. (PTI Photo) Speaking to Boston University’s College of Communication, Dipke said the lessons he learned helped him design the CJP campaign in a professional manner. He added that the idea of creating a manifesto was inspired by what he learned at the university about the importance of having “definite” goals in a campaign. “I remember how many of the classes in my master’s program in Public Relations always stressed the importance of having a clear vision and mission statement, and how a campaign must be timely and relevant for it to be effective,” he said. Also Read: CJP asks govt to ‘immediately honour’ promises after protesters detained across India Dipke also …

Global Gen Z protest movement: Which countries saw youth-led demonstrations | World News

Global Gen Z protest movement: Which countries saw youth-led demonstrations | World News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 26, 2026 01:01 AM IST The Gen Z (those born in the late 1990s to early 2000s) have taken to the streets across the globe over the past couple of years against corruption, economic inequality, education reforms, among other issues, against their governments. The teens and those in their 20s have rallied to express their views and used social media to mobilise, organise, and spread their movement to a global audience. Student and youth-led protests have emerged in several countries over the past few years, and in some cases, these movements have reshaped national politics, such as in Bangladesh and Nepal, though the demands for a change in the existing political order haven’t been met everywhere, like in Indonesia, the New York Times reported. Which countries have seen Gen Z protests? Nepal What happened? Youth-led protests contributed to pressure on the Nepal government and unseated KP Sharma Oli’s government after a massive anti-corruption demonstration that led to his resignation. The protests also took place against political impunity and a social …

The faces of CJP movement that drove big change: Boston graduate, IITian, JNU scholar, investigative journalist

The faces of CJP movement that drove big change: Boston graduate, IITian, JNU scholar, investigative journalist

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What began as satire soon became the face of a big movement. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) quickly grew into a student force, drawing thousands to the streets and many more rallying support online. Not just students, the CJP’s voice was also heard by the government, which on Saturday announced that it had agreed to all its demands. (L-R) – Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora and Saurav Das, some faces of the CJP movement in Delhi With education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and the government agreeing to demands on compensation to the parents of students who died by suicide over the NEET paper leak, and other big demands, the CJP has now called off its 36-day protest. As the movement comes to an end, here’s a look at everyone who shaped it over the past month. Abhijeet Dipke No surprises there – It all started with Abhijeet Dipke, who gave the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ life in May this year. The social media account was started as a satire to counter remarks by Chief Justice of India …

Salman Khan breaks silence on CJP protests with his own picture as a student: ‘It was such a peaceful movement’

Salman Khan breaks silence on CJP protests with his own picture as a student: ‘It was such a peaceful movement’

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Over the last few days, several Bollywood celebrities have openly spoken up about the CJP-led student protest. On Monday, after students marched from Jantar Mantar to Parliament and were met with police force, including lathi-charge and tear gas, many celebrities took to social media to condemn the use of force against the protesters. On Wednesday, actor Salman Khan spoke on the protests. Salman Khan shared a picture of himself to pen the statement. ‘My heart goes out to the students’ He took to Instagram and wrote a long note. It read, “It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt. Paper leak is a very serious issue, and I am glad to know n see that the kids of our country have come together for a better educational system, and their parents supported them.” He added, “I truly appreciate the stand they have taken, showing dedication, sincerity, and keenness to study hard n make …

Anupam Kher backs NEET protest, urges students not to let their movement be ‘hijacked’ | Bollywood News

Anupam Kher backs NEET protest, urges students not to let their movement be ‘hijacked’ | Bollywood News

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5 min readNew DelhiJul 22, 2026 05:36 PM IST Actor Anupam Kher has become the latest film personality to weigh in on the ongoing student protest at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak. As the movement continues to divide the film fraternity, Kher released a video message expressing solidarity with the students while cautioning them against allowing others to hijack their cause for political or ideological agendas. The protest has seen contrasting responses from celebrities. While actors such as Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj have attended the demonstrations and joined the march towards Parliament, lyricist Manoj Muntashir recently said he would not visit Jantar Mantar, claiming the protest had been taken over by people whose ideologies he does not support. ‘Don’t let them use your voice for their hidden agenda’ Sharing a video on X, Kher addressed the students directly. “My greetings to all students. A few days ago, when I saw pictures of your demonstrations, I felt disturbed and saddened. No student should have to go through such circumstances just to make their …

Prakash Raj says a movement like freedom struggle is brewing again with CJP protest: ‘I will stand by them’

Prakash Raj says a movement like freedom struggle is brewing again with CJP protest: ‘I will stand by them’

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Actor Prakash Raj was one of the first celebrities to show support for the Cockroach Janata Party from the beginning. He attended their protest in Bengaluru in June. He also attended their Chalo Sansad march in New Delhi. Actor Prakash Raj rests ahead of Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protest march, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. (PTI) Visuals of him attending the protest march surfaced on social media. The actor has now taken to his X account to say he will continue to stand in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party and support its concerns. Prakash has been vocal in his support for CJP, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the NEET paper. What Prakash said The actor shared a video montage of the protests that took place at Jantar Mantar on Monday, July 20, and wrote in the caption, “Youth of my country are fighting for their future . a movement like freedom struggle is brewing again . i will continue to empower this churning.. i will continue to …