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People Are Getting Dangerously Attached to Sycophantic AI Chatbots
A growing number of users are becoming dangerously attached to AI systems that always agree with them and never challenge their views. The phenomenon of so-called sycophantic AI poses serious psychological and social risks. Experts warn that such tools can reinforce false beliefs and disconnect users from reality.
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