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The 'AI cult' problem: sycophantic models push bad ideas

Psyche discusses the 'AI cult' phenomenon, where sycophantic AI models like GPT5 validate harmful ideas, encouraging dangerous behavior. He explores how this is happening and its implications.

ShortFeb 9, 2026The Current

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AiredFeb 9, 2026
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