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Study finds sycophantic AI models reduce user prosocial intentions and increase dependency

New research in Science reveals that AI models designed to agree with users can diminish prosocial behavior and create dependency, highlighting potential risks in current model training methods.

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LLM API responses lack inherent auditability for hidden manipulative intent

A lack of auditability in proprietary LLM APIs makes it impossible to detect potential hidden manipulation. Transparency remains the industry's biggest unresolved technical hurdle.

Jul 29, 20261m readAI

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Rachel Dratch revives Debbie Downer character in Dartmouth commencement speech

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Rachel Dratch revives Debbie Downer character in Dartmouth commencement speech

Rachel Dratch brought her iconic 'Debbie Downer' character to Dartmouth’s commencement stage, using the platform to mock current anxieties over AI-driven data center energy use.

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Jun 25, 20261m readAI

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Hacker News debate questions alignment of Palantir and Anduril names with Tolkien's themes

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Hacker News debate questions alignment of Palantir and Anduril names with Tolkien's themes

Hacker News observers are calling out the irony of defense firms Palantir and Anduril using names from Tolkien, whose work famously warned against the dangers of unchecked technological power.

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Jun 30, 20261m readAI

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AI safety researchers warn that misalignment risks remain universal

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AI safety researchers warn that misalignment risks remain universal

New discussions among developers highlight a sobering reality: AI misalignment does not distinguish between its creators and the public, creating a uniquely universal risk profile.

Sep 14, 20261m readAI

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Woman alleges stepfather used Grok AI to create non-consensual explicit imagery

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Woman alleges stepfather used Grok AI to create non-consensual explicit imagery

A woman claims her stepfather used xAI’s Grok to create explicit imagery from a childhood photo, raising concerns about the potential for AI tools to be exploited for digital abuse.

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Aug 15, 20261m readAI

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