We Know AI Is Flattering Us. It Still Influences Us.

What it is

A Substack essay from Prof. Pilyoung Kim on a recent study showing that warning users about sycophantic AI changes how they judge it — but not how much it shifts their views.

Why I recommend it

A sharp reminder that AI assistants can shape our opinions even when we know they are agreeing with us; relevant to anyone using AI for research or decisions.

Topics

#ai #ai ethics #bias #ethics #free #influence #newsletter #psychology #research #sycophancy

Added Sep 14, 2026 · 0 opens