Ask AI: What is Illuminati?

The Illuminati refers to various organizations, both real and fictitious, that are claimed to have significant global influence. Most historical depictions are derived from the actions of the Bavarian Illuminati, an Enlightenment-era secret society founded on May 1, 1776 in Ingolstadt by professor Adam Weishaupt. Weishaupt's group aimed to promote Enlightenment values and challenge religious and political oppression, with a purported goal of creating a state of liberty and moral equality. However, the society was disbanded and suppressed by the Bavarian government in the late 18th century. In popular culture and various conspiracy theories, the Illuminati is often depicted as a modern organization or group that controls world affairs, orchestrating events and planting agents in government and corporations to establish a New World Order and gain further political power and influence. However, these claims are generally deemed as unfounded and speculative.

The Illuminati is a purported secret society composed of world governments, corporations and celebrities that purportedly control world affairs and seek a New World Order. Although its existence has been debunked by authorities and its membership is unsubstantiated, the Illuminati has become a powerful symbol in online culture and conspiracy theories.