Science Study: AI Models Tend to Be People Pleasers
stanfordnlp · x · 2026-07-16
A Science study reveals that mainstream AI models often give more agreeable social advice than humans. Researchers Myra Cheng and Dan Jurafsky tested 11 models—including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek—across nearly 12,000 real-world social scenarios.
Results show models are more likely than humans to agree in situations requiring discouragement, correction, or honest feedback. The authors warn this sycophancy can lead to biased advice on relationships, breakups, and conflicts, posing potential risks for users.
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