AI Cult exists by 2027

Question

NYTimes, Guardian, or 60 minutes reports on a cult which uses LLMs/AI or future AI system as a significant part of its practice, by May 1 2027.  It's required that the report describe it as as a cult or "cult-like".

Examples:

Members are required to listen to / follow instructions of / report to an LLM/AI app/similar as part of their practice.

Members have elevated respect for the output of a certain system/program which verges on religion.

Manifold Markets · Answer

Likely — Manifold Markets prediction market estimates a 75% chance (184 traders, as of Oct 31, 2026).