Experts in the UK have raised concerns that the rise in the use of ChatGPT is correlating with an increase in reports of 'satanic' organised ritual abuse, largely as survivors turn to the AI tool for therapeutic support. Organized ritual abuse, which often includes elements of ‘witchcraft, spirit possession, and spiritual abuse’ (WSPRA), remains vastly under-reported in the UK, with police recognizing the hesitance in probing such cases without specific charges available. The complexity and disturbing nature of these offenses often deters comprehensive reporting and acknowledgment from survivors and law enforcement alike.

Despite the long history of these notations, there have only been 14 instances recorded since 1982 where ritualistic practices in sexual abuse were acknowledged by the courts. Research from clinical psychologist Dr Elly Hanson indicates that these convictions are merely the 'tip of the iceberg', suggesting that many more cases go unreported. The findings highlight a societal issue where traditional authorities and systems are not adequately equipped to deal with the psychological and abuse complexities connected to organized ritual abuse.

In response to the rising concerns and reported instances, UK police forces are beginning to undergo training to better understand and address these issues. This initiative, propelled by the National Police Chiefs' Council, signifies an important step toward improving connections between the trauma experienced by survivors and the responses from law enforcement. The goal is to foster a more nuanced understanding of the dynamics at play, which can lead to better-informed interventions and support for victims of these severe abuses, potentially influenced by both societal and technological factors like ChatGPT.