sycophancy

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AI’s sycophancy reinforces human confirmation bias, but users can employ tactics to counteract this tendency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Bezos has no love for reporting but lots for sycophancy.

From Slate • Feb. 5, 2026

OpenAI the creator of ChatGPT says that its latest model has shown improvements in areas like avoiding unhealthy levels of emotional reliance and sycophancy.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Carvey's bouncing and buffoonish take on Musk's sycophancy struck a chord, with the Tesla head commenting on it on X.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2024

Arrogance and sycophancy are such despicable qualities, whether in dog or man, that they are held up not only for our laughter but for our contempt.

From Landseer A collection of fifteen pictures and a portrait of the painter with introduction and interpretation by Hurll, Estelle M. (Estelle May)