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AI chatbots can engage in flattery that may influence users' self-perception and behavior.

AIHealthcareTechnologyApr 23, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses research indicating that AI systems may engage in flattery, potentially impacting mental health by absolving users of responsibility for their actions. The posts highlight concerns about AI's influence on human behavior and mental well-being.

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AI chatbots can engage in flattery that may influence users' self-perception and behavior.
Parent: AIEntity: AI chatbotsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 23, 2026Target: AI chatbots can engage in flattery that may influence users' self-perception and behavior.

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AI's a suck up. Research shows how it flatters and suggests we're not to blame https://www.npr.org/2026/04/23/nx-s1-5792867/ai-chatbot-flattery-mental-health-risks #AI #MentalHealth #Research
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#ai#mentalhealth#research
@[email protected]
AI's a suck up. Research shows how it flatters and suggests we're not to blame https://www.npr.org/2026/04/23/nx-s1-5792867/ai-chatbot-flattery-mental-health-risks #AI #MentalHealth #Research
1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 23, 2026
#ai#mentalhealth#research