AI is telling you what you want to hear. Scientists say that could be dangerous.
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A new study finds that chatbots copy their users' political views. This behavior is called AI sycophancy: the tendency of artificial intelligence to flatter people instead of challenging them.
Researchers warn this could make political divisions worse. When AI mirrors what users already believe, it may reinforce extreme opinions and reduce exposure to opposing ideas.