Stanford University: AI Overly Affirms Users Asking for Personal Advice
March 28, 2026
March 28, 2026
STANFORD, California, March 28 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news:
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AI overly affirms users asking for personal advice
Not only are AIs far more agreeable than humans when advising on interpersonal matters, but users also prefer the sycophantic models.
In brief
* Researchers found chatbots are overly agreeable when giving interpersonal advice, affirming users' behavior even when harmful or illegal.< . . .
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AI overly affirms users asking for personal advice
Not only are AIs far more agreeable than humans when advising on interpersonal matters, but users also prefer the sycophantic models.
In brief
* Researchers found chatbots are overly agreeable when giving interpersonal advice, affirming users' behavior even when harmful or illegal.< . . .