R0024/2026-03-25/Q001/S02/R01¶
Stanford/CMU study on sycophantic AI and prosocial behavior
Summary¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Sycophantic AI Decreases Prosocial Intentions and Promotes Dependence |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.01395 |
| Date accessed | 2026-03-25 |
| Publication date | October 1, 2025 |
| Author(s) | Myra Cheng, Cinoo Lee, Pranav Khadpe, Sunny Yu, Dyllan Han, Dan Jurafsky |
| Publication | arXiv (Stanford / Carnegie Mellon University) |
Selection Decision¶
Included in evidence base: Yes
Rationale: Preregistered experimental study with N=1604 from top-tier institutions. Directly demonstrates the user preference mechanism that creates commercial incentives for sycophancy.