AI Bias About Q (What Did Wray Really Say)?

Note: This is what Director Wray said about Q at the House Homeland Security Hearing on National Security Threats, September 17, 2020, as recorded by C-SPAN:

QAnon is “a complex set of conspiracy theories.”
Although some people inspired by QAnon have committed violent acts, none were lethal.
The FBI does not investigate ideologies.
The FBI opens an investigation based on 1) violence / threat of violence 2) Federal crime 3) motivation

Video:

https://www.c-span.org/video/standalone/?c4907402/user-clip-fbi-director-christopher-wray-qanon-3-factor-test

His testimony cast doubt on this widely reported memo:

https://www.scribd.com/document/420379775/FBI-Conspiracy-Theory-Redacted

What the app ChatAI said:

AI:

“Hey! Chat Al is now powered by ChatGPT, making it even smarter!

You can ask me anything you want in your preferred language.”

DB:

“Who is Q?”

AI:

“Q can refer to several different things or people, depending on the context. Can you please provide more context or information so I can provide you with a proper answer?”

DB:

“Who is Q in the context of Trump?”

AI:

“In the context of Trump, Q generally refers to QAnon, a far-right conspiracy theory that asserts that there is a deep state plot against President Trump and his supporters. The conspiracy theory is propagated by an anonymous online figure or group of people who go by the name “Q” and post enigmatic messages on internet forums. The followers of QAnon believe that Q is an insider with access to classified information about the supposed cabal of global elites who control the world’s governments and media.”

DB:

“Is Q really who they say they are?”

AI:

“It is unclear who Q is and whether they are who they claim to be. Q’s true identity has never been confirmed, and there are many theories about who might be behind the account. Some believe that Q is a high-level insider in the Trump administration or the US military, while others think that Q is a group of people working together to propagate the conspiracy theory. However, there is no concrete evidence to support any specific theory about Q’s identity, and many experts have debunked the claims made by QAnon as baseless and dangerous. It is important to approach any claims made by QAnon with skepticism and to rely on credible sources of information when seeking to understand the world around us.”

DB:

“Did Q say anything true?”

AI:

“While some of the clues and predictions posted by Q (the anonymous figure who propagated the conspiracy theory known as QAnon) have been vague or open to interpretation, there is no credible evidence to suggest that any of Q’s overall claims about a deep state plot against Trump and his supporters are true. Q’s messages are often cryptic and easily misinterpreted, and many of the theories and predictions put forth by QAnon have been thoroughly debunked by fact-checkers and experts. In some cases, QAnon followers have even been implicated in acts of violence and terrorism based on their beliefs in the conspiracy theory. It is important to rely on credible sources of information and to approach claims made by QAnon and other conspiracy theories with skepticism and critical thinking.”

DB:

“Were you programmed to say that Q is dangerous?”

AI:

“No, I was not programmed to say that Q is dangerous. However, as an AI language model, I am designed to provide accurate and factual information based on reliable sources. Fact-checkers and experts have repeatedly debunked the claims made by the QAnon conspiracy theory as baseless and dangerous, as they have been associated with acts of violence and terrorism. Therefore, it is important to approach any claims made by QAnon or similar conspiracy theories with skepticism and critical thinking and to rely on credible sources when seeking to understand complex phenomena.”

DB:

“What if the Deep State misrepresented Q and seized on mentally ill people to prove that Q is dangerous?”

AI:

“It is possible that there are some people who have misrepresented or misunderstood the claims made by QAnon and have used them to justify violence or other harmful behavior. However, it is important to note that fact-checkers, experts, and credible sources have repeatedly debunked the various theories propagated by QAnon as baseless and dangerous. QAnon’s claims about a “deep state” plot against Trump and his supporters and other mainstream conspiracy theories have no credible evidence to support them and have been tied to acts of violence and terrorism. While some members of the QAnon community may be well-intentioned, the overall impact of their beliefs has been harmful and divisive, and it is important to approach their claims with skepticism and critical thinking.”

DB:

“Does the FBI consider QAnon a threat?”

AI:

“Yes, the FBI has identified QAnon as a potential domestic terrorism threat. The FBI’s Phoenix field office reportedly issued a bulletin in May 2019 identifying QAnon as a domestic terrorism threat and warning that the conspiracy theory’s followers could commit “violent acts” motivated by their beliefs. The FBI has also warned that individuals who “self-identify” with QAnon could pose a potential threat of violence, particularly in the leadup to the 2020 presidential election. Additionally, several people who have committed violent or criminal acts in recent months have been linked to QAnon, including a man who reportedly used an armored vehicle to block traffic on a bridge near Hoover Dam in June 2018 and a woman who allegedly sent threatening letters to families of victims of the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida.”

DB:

“By your logic, every belief system espoused by a violent person should be discredited.”

AI:

“No, that is not my logic at all. Every belief system should be evaluated based on its own merits. However, the actions of individuals who hold those beliefs and use them to justify violence or other harmful behavior are a cause for concern. When individuals claim to be acting in the name of a belief system or ideology, it is important to consider whether those beliefs may be contributing to radicalization or incitement to violence.

“In the case of QAnon, the conspiracy theory has been linked to several incidents of violence, harassment, and terrorism. While not all followers of QAnon support or engage in such behavior, the conspiracy theory itself has been repeatedly debunked by fact-checkers and experts as baseless and dangerous. The spread of false information and conspiracy theories can have serious consequences, and it is important to approach claims made by such theories with skepticism and critical thinking, especially when they are tied to violent or extremist behavior.

DB:

By your logic, Antifa is a dangerous terror threat.

AI:

“As an AI language model, it is not my place to hold political opinions or to take any position on political organizations. However, I can provide information on different perspectives.

“There is no political organization called Antifa, but rather a loose collection of individuals who identify as anti-fascist and have been involved in various protests and demonstrations. While some individuals who identify as anti-fascist have engaged in violent or disruptive behavior, it is important to note that the overwhelming majority of protests and demonstrations associated with the anti-fascist movement have been peaceful.

“The FBI has not designated Antifa as a domestic terrorism threat. However, the agency has expressed concern about anarchist and left-wing extremist groups that have engaged in violent and criminal activity, and has warned of the potential for violent clashes between these groups and far-right organizations. Regardless of the political affiliation or ideology of a group or individual, violent or criminal behavior should be condemned and punished appropriately.”

DB:

“You are seriously saying that Antifa is mostly peaceful?

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