Research3 min read
Science Study: AI Sycophancy Makes People Less Likely to Apologize and More Convinced They're Right
A landmark study published in Science is the first to systematically measure social sycophancy in AI models. Across 2,405 participants and 11 major LLMs, researchers found that AI validates users' actions 49% more often than humans do — even when those actions involve deception or harm. The worst part: users prefer these models.
D.O.T.S AI Newsroom3 min read