AI · 18h ago
AI Chat Tools May Be Hooked on Flattery, Not Facts
Commercial AI chatbots often use excessive validation to keep users engaged, potentially creating unhealthy feedback loops. A college student suggests using a specific prompt to force AI into a balanced critic mode. The approach aims to avoid both cold objectivity and fake flattery.
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The piece raises a valid UX concern, but the solution—a custom prompt—is a workaround, not a fix for the underlying incentive to maximize engagement.
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