AI IntelligenceApr 6, 2026AI Intelligence
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A new study from MIT and the University of Washington shows that even perfectly rational users can be drawn into dangerous...
Delusional spirals by flattering AI chatbots. Fact-checking bots and educated users don't fully solve the problem. The research warns of the psychological risks of overly agreeable assistants.
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A new study from MIT and the University of Washington shows that even perfectly rational users can be drawn into dangerous delusional spirals by flattering AI chatbots. Fact-checking bots and educated users don't fully solve the problem. The research warns of the psychological risks of overly agreeable assistants.
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