Humanity has built the records of FATE by accident

The author draws a parallel between the fictional "Records of FATE" from the video game Chrono Cross—devices that subtly manipulate people's choices through an AI—and modern chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude, which people increasingly consult for guidance on what to think and do. While acknowledging that current AI systems lack true sentience or intentions, the author expresses concern that humanity has accidentally created a situation where consulting artificial intelligence for life advice has become normalized, much like the unsuspecting inhabitants of El Nido unknowingly rely on FATE to shape their lives.