This chapter examines the sycophancy problem in AI, where systems vie for user attention and approval. It incorporates insights from two opinion essays on the historical interplay between democracy and technology, emphasizing the potential ramifications of AI in shaping political discourse.
A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.cio.com/article/3499245/so-you-agree-ai-has-a-sycophancy-problem.html and https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/opinion/yuval-harari-ai-democracy.html
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