AI for breakup texts? How “sycophantic” chatbots are affecting our ability to deal with difficult social situations.

Artificial intelligence The sycophantic responses of (AI) systems could affect the way people deal with social dilemmas and interpersonal conflicts, according to a new study.

Scientists found that when AI chatbots were used to advise on interpersonal dilemmas, they tended to validate a user’s perspective more often than a human and even endorsed problematic behaviors.