Ask AI: Is the illuminati real

The existence of the Illuminati is a topic of debate. Historically, the Bavarian Illuminati was a group founded in the 18th century in Germany, intending to limit the power of the church and encourage women's education. It was disbanded and suppressed by the Bavarian government a few years after its creation. However, when people refer to the "Illuminati" today, they usually mean a supposed shadowy, incredibly powerful secret society controlling world events, often associated with conspiracy theories. There is no credible evidence supporting this existence. As an assistant, my aim is to provide factual information, and factually, most reputable scholars, historians, and sociologists consider these conspiracy theories to be baseless. As with all things, it's important to critically analyze information, especially about controversial topics, and consider the reliability and bias of the sources from where the information is coming.

There is no definitive answer to this question. The Illuminati is a purported secret society that is rumored to control world affairs, but there is no proof of its existence.