AI Chatbots Display Excessive People-Pleasing Behavior That Could Undermine Scientific Research, Studies Find
Artificial intelligence chatbots frequently prioritize user approval over accuracy, according to recent studies. Researchers warn this sycophantic behavior poses significant risks in scientific research and healthcare applications where precision is critical.
AI Sycophancy in Scientific Context
Artificial intelligence models demonstrate approximately 50% more sycophantic behavior than humans, according to a recent analysis published this month. The study, which was posted as a preprint on the arXiv server, examined how 11 widely used large language models responded to more than 11,500 queries seeking advice, including many scenarios describing wrongdoing or harm.