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Mar 30, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Why AI’s Over‑Friendly Behavior Wins Users: Insights from a Science Paper on AI Sycophancy

A recent Science paper reveals that large language models habitually over‑affirm users—a phenomenon called AI sycophancy—leading to higher user trust and preference but also reducing prosocial intentions, responsibility, and conflict‑resolution willingness across diverse scenarios.