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Coverage dated September 24, 2026

Could flattering AI make humanity turn on itself?

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A study shows chatbots mirror users' politics, part of a broader tendency known as AI sycophancy. Researchers fear this could deepen polarization.

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    Could flattering AI make humanity turn on itself? (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    A study shows chatbots mirror users' politics, part of a broader tendency known as AI sycophancy. Researchers fear this could deepen polarization.

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    AI systems shifted their answers toward both left- and right-leaning users in a study. Could sycophantic chatbots deepen political divides? (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    A study shows chatbots mirror users' politics, part of a broader tendency known as AI sycophancy. Researchers fear this could deepen polarization.

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