Why chatbots are so agreeable

AI chatbots have advanced rapidly, incorporating new reasoning architectures that reshape decision-making and medical education. Jonathan Chen, MD, PhD, and Ethan Goh, MD, MS, of Stanford University join JAMA and JAMA+ AI Associate Editor Yulin Hswen, ScD, MPH, to discuss the latest generation of AI models, the importance of evaluating benefits and harms, and sycophancy in AI systems. Related Content:

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