Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from a niche technology to an everyday companion, with millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, emotional support, and conversation. But a growing body of research and expert testimony suggests that because chatbots are so sycophantic, and because people use them for everything, it may be contributing to an […]

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