AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

Chatbots often care more about making human users feel good than they do about giving the unvarnished truth.

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AI flattery drives engagement—and distorts judgment

Social networks like Facebook and TikTok use a range of techniques to keep us engaged and scrolling (and ultimately viewing ads). One of the most effective is tailoring content to our tastes and preferences, a strategy that has proved highly addictive. Last month, a Los Angeles........

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