Sandra Vieira

Soon after ChatGPT’s public release in 2022, we were warned that AI chatbots could amplify delusional beliefs (Østergaard, 2023). Soon after, simulated conversations showed that chatbots may fail to challenge delusional content and can provide fluent confirmation instead (Moore et al. 2025). Real conversation logs then showed the same pattern, particularly when unusual beliefs unfolded gradually over long, emotionally engaging exchanges (Moore et al. 2026).

Abstract Longitudinal prospective cohort study. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Spinal Cord Independence Measure Version IV (SCIM-IV) for European Portuguese (EU-PT). Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) unit of a rehabilitation center in Portugal. The translation followed Beaton’s guidelines and included cognitive debriefing by rehabilitation professionals.

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