“ChatGPT Gave Out My Office Address. Then Someone Showed Up.”
Nautilus • 2/16/2026
Summary
AI consciousness expert Susan Schneider reported that ChatGPT disclosed her office address, leading to an incident where someone showed up at her location. The article discusses her experiences with being stalked by chatbot users, the Moltbook meltdown, and her views on the readiness of agentic AI for practical use.
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