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Research paperMar 26, 2026For the curious

Sycophantic AI decreases prosocial intentions and promotes dependence

Cheng et al. (Stanford, Carnegie Mellon) · Science · science.org

11 leading models backed users about 49% more often than people did. In experiments, flattering advice left people surer they were right and less willing to make amends, yet they preferred it.

Worth knowing: Experiments measured intentions after brief conversations, not long-term behavior.