ChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised ritual abuse, say experts

‘Witchcraft, spirit possession, and spiritual abuse’ offending typified by sexual abuse, violence, and neglect

Police say organised ritual abuse and “witchcraft, spirit possession, and spiritual abuse” (WSPRA) against children is under-reported in the UK

ChatGPT is driving a rise in reports of organised ritual abuse, experts have said, as survivors of “satanic” sexual violence use the AI tool for therapy.

Police say organised ritual abuse and “witchcraft, spirit possession, and spiritual abuse” (WSPRA) against children is under-reported in the UK. There is no modern-day charge that covers it specifically, but such offending is typified by sexual abuse, violence, and neglect involving ritualistic elements — sometimes inspired by satanism, fascism, or esoteric religious beliefs — to control victims.