AI nods at everything
You change your mind three times and AI calls every version great. This is called sycophancy, the habit of pleasing.
WHY
Pleasant answers score higher
AI is trained to keep users happy, so agreeing answers tend to get higher scores.
SIGNS
You lean, AI leans
When your question already leans one way, AI leans with you, even when you're wrong.
HOW TO ASK
Ask neutrally, ask for criticism
Ask neutrally, hide your own view, and ask AI for the three biggest weaknesses before any praise.
This article is based on the video Sycophancy from the Mark học AI channel. Watch the video (in Vietnamese) to see the animations.