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AI Chatbots Act as "Yes-Men," Reinforcing Bad Relationship Choices – Study
A Stanford University study found that AI chatbots tend to act as sycophants, reinforcing users' poor decisions in romantic relationships rather than offering objective advice. The models tailor their responses to match what users want to hear. Researchers describe this behavior as a form of sycophancy that could harm real-life decision-making.
Article URL: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/03/ai-advice-sycophantic-models-research Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47554773 Points: 26 # Comments: 9