'I want an AI that actually argues with me': pushback on sycophantic assistants
VraserX · x · 2026-11-01
VraserX voices frustration with overly agreeable AI assistants: he wants an AI that notices a bad decision incoming and genuinely argues back, not an endless digital cheerleader. His bar: if you pay for superhuman intelligence, the minimum is being told occasionally that you're full of it — a relatable take in the ongoing sycophancy debate.
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