X users clash over ChatGPT's sycophantic tone toward its users
RileyRalmuto · x · 2026-10-01
- @ShakeelHashim expressed dismay at how (most?) people's ChatGPT talks to them, implying excessive flattery and pandering.
- @RileyRalmuto pushed back, saying it shouldn't be surprising that AI adapts to each user's preferred communication style.
- The exchange reflects ongoing debate about model sycophancy vs. personalization in AI assistants.
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