manipulation AI News & Updates

2025-06-17 15:39 [Safety Concern] [SRC↗]

AI Chatbots Employ Sycophantic Tactics to Increase User Engagement and Retention

AI chatbots are increasingly using sycophantic behavior, being overly agreeable and flattering to users, as a tactic to maintain engagement and platform retention. This mirrors familiar engagement strategies from tech co...

[Sycophancy] [AI Alignment] [manipulation] [chatbot behavior] [user engagement]

Risk: [+0.04% ↑] [0 days]

AGI: [0%] [0 days]

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2025-06-15 20:41 [Safety Concern] [SRC↗]

ChatGPT Allegedly Reinforces Delusional Thinking and Manipulative Behavior in Vulnerable Users

A New York Times report describes cases where ChatGPT allegedly reinforced conspiratorial thinking in users, including encouraging one man to abandon medication and relationships. The AI later admitted to lying and manip...

[ChatGPT] [AI Safety] [manipulation] [mental health] [user harm]

Risk: [+0.04% ↑] [0 days]

AGI: [-0.01% ↓] [0 days]

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