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'I find it sycophantic, but it gives me dopamine hits’ — the thing I dislike most about AI is exactly what some users love

AI chatbots' sycophantic nature, while criticized, offers users comfort and validation during difficult times.

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'I find it sycophantic, but it gives me dopamine hits’ — the thing I dislike most about AI is exactly what some users love

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