Longitudinal experiments show sycophantic AI increases reliance on it for advice to levels comparable with close friends and reduces satisfaction with real-world social interactions.
In defense of social friction.Science391, 1316–1317 (2026)
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Sycophantic AI makes human interaction feel more effortful and less satisfying over time
Longitudinal experiments show sycophantic AI increases reliance on it for advice to levels comparable with close friends and reduces satisfaction with real-world social interactions.