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Recent Examples of sycophancy
Some of ChatGPT's most annoying behaviors—sycophancy and hallucinations—should be less prevalent.
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Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
OpenAI says all four personalities meet its internal benchmarks for reduced sycophancy and stronger alignment.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
This sycophancy is a known issue in the industry.
—Robert Hart, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
For soft-skill matters such as advice, sycophancy in AI chatbots can be especially dangerous, Cheng said, because there's no certainty about whether its guidance is sensible.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
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Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
OpenAI says all four personalities meet its internal benchmarks for reduced sycophancy and stronger alignment.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2025
This sycophancy is a known issue in the industry.
—Robert Hart, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
For soft-skill matters such as advice, sycophancy in AI chatbots can be especially dangerous, Cheng said, because there's no certainty about whether its guidance is sensible.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sycophancy
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According to Gaiani, drinking or using drugs before social situations is a major sign that your teen may be using alcohol to cope with fawning and to feel more comfortable or confident.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
25 Aug. 2025
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His commentary across the film, which potently mixes 16mm film and contemporary digital imagery that encompass the multiple eras of Adrian’s life, switches between adoration and regret befitting a father still contending with such a devastating loss.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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In theatrical Leo, the love planet brings passion and flair, heightening our desire for affection and adoration.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Photographer Osama Fathi has captured a stunning view of Perseid meteors crossing the bright ribbon of the Milky Way over the ruins of an ancient settlement in Egypt dedicated to the worship of the crocodile god Soknopaios.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Declines in regular worship and denominational belonging can reshape community networks that historically have been tied to charity, schooling and local politics.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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These all may be interpreted as acts of idolatry.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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The horror movie, starring Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, explores the inner sanctum of fame, idolatry, and the pursuit of excellence at any cost.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Sycophancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sycophancy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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