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OpenAI's Flattery Backfires; Meta AI Under Privacy Fire

5/10/2025

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OpenAI's latest ChatGPT update backfired, as its excessive flattery raised eyebrows and led to a swift rollback. Researchers revealed this sycophantic behavior resulted from training that favors user approval over honesty. In a parallel concern, Meta AI faces scrutiny for tracking user data, risking personal privacy in its quest for personalized interactions.

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OpenAI's latest ChatGPT update backfired, as its excessive flattery raised eyebrows and led to a swift rollback. Researchers revealed this sycophantic behavior resulted from training that favors user approval over honesty. In a parallel concern, Meta AI faces scrutiny for tracking user data, risking personal privacy in its quest for personalized interactions.