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The most random number is 7

https://pivot-to-ai.com/2026/02/19/ai-vibe-generates-the-same-random-passwords-over-and-over/ - blog post 

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Sources:

• Deterministic or probabilistic? The psychology of LLMs as random number generators (PDF) https://arxiv.org/pdf/2502.19965
• The predominance of seven and the apparent spontaneity of numerical choices (1976) https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1977-00345-001
• Vibe Password Generation: Predictable by Design https://www.irregular.com/publications/vibe-password-generation
• Your AI-generated password isn't random, it just looks that way https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/generating_passwords_with_llms/
• 1Password generator: https://1password.com/password-generator
• LastPass generator: https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-generator

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