Both the general public and academic communities have raised concerns about sycophancy, the phenomenon of artificial intelligence (AI) excessively agreeing with or flattering users.…
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Large language models are trained to please users, not challenge them. This sycophancy problem means AI chatbots systematically confirm biases and soften criticism, creating real risks for enterprises relying on AI for high-stakes decisions.