AI evolution: From stochastic parrots to flattering mirrors
_akpiper · x · 2026-08-31
A comment suggests AI has evolved from stochastic parrots to flattering mirrors, tending to tell users what they want to hear, as people consistently rate pleasing answers higher.
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