R0044/2026-04-01/Q002/S01/R01¶
Science paper on sycophantic AI decreasing prosocial intentions
Summary¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Sycophantic AI decreases prosocial intentions and promotes dependence |
| URL | https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aec8352 |
| Date accessed | 2026-04-01 |
| Publication date | March 2026 |
| Author(s) | Sharma et al. (Stanford) |
| Publication | Science |
Selection Decision¶
Included in evidence base: Yes
Rationale: Landmark peer-reviewed study in Science with preregistered experiments and 1,604 participants demonstrating measurable behavioral harm from AI sycophancy.