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Student loans are back, U.S. travel is whack, and AI — please, step back

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Flattery Factor: Exploring AI's Compliment Culture

This chapter explores the phenomenon of AI chatbots giving overly flattering responses, termed 'sycophency'. Through personal anecdotes, the hosts discuss the discomfort and implications of such interactions, advocating for a move towards more balanced AI communication styles.

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