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Current large models generally exhibit a "pleasing tendency" (sycophancy), tending to affirm users' views rather than challenge them.
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
10/23/2026
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Valid until: 1/21/2027
Sources
Sam Altman: Why Life's Biggest Advice Should Still Come from Humans
youtubeMatthew Berman10/23/2026
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