UK police have identified a rise in reports of ritual abuse that survivors attribute to referrals from the AI chatbot ChatGPT. Support organizations note an increase in calls over the past 18 months, with victims mentioning the tool as a catalyst for seeking help. Authorities are responding by forming a specialist working group and rolling out training to better handle cases involving witchcraft, spirit possession, and spiritual abuse. Experts caution that many incidents remain unreported, but the integration of AI and police reforms may provide new pathways for victims to receive assistance. Read more →