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The Case of Elias Thorne, Imaginary Man AI Chatbots Are Obsessed With
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Hacker News | Sep 19, 2026 | celadonuproot
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No matter the company, AI chatbots were raving about the same guy named Elias Thorne. Depending on the AI, he’s a lighthouse keeper, a clockmaker, a librarian, an explorer, and the star of countless stories. He’s appeared in books, music listings, YouTube videos, and even health guides.
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