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AI companies said they dialed back rampant fawning earlier this year, but recent studies—and my own queries—show that newer models still kiss up to us.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

There the Napoli midfielder stood, all alone, blowing a kiss up to his loved ones.

From BBC Nov. 18, 2025

“Back then, it seemed like Jennette often tried to get us in trouble and kiss up to Mom,” he said.

From Washington Post Aug. 5, 2022

Can you kiss up to his voters without visibly kissing his ring?

From New York Times Nov. 3, 2021

She wanted Eric to kiss up to her, escort her around, buy her gifts, and shower her with compliments.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat




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