SRC01 — Institute for Public Relations — Scorecard¶
Source¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The Hidden Risk of AI Sycophancy in the Workplace |
| Publisher | Institute for Public Relations |
| Authors | IPR editorial |
| Date | 2025 (accessed 2026-03-29) |
| URL | https://instituteforpr.org/the-hidden-risk-of-ai-sycophancy-in-the-workplace/ |
| Type | Industry analysis |
Summary Ratings¶
| Dimension | Rating |
|---|---|
| Reliability | Medium-High |
| Relevance | High |
| Missing data | Low |
| Measurement bias | Low |
| Selective reporting | Low |
| Randomization | N/A |
| Protocol deviation | N/A |
| COI/Funding | Low |
Rationale¶
| Dimension | Rationale |
|---|---|
| Reliability | Professional institute article citing peer-reviewed research; well-sourced |
| Relevance | Directly addresses sycophancy as a workplace risk — central to Q002 |
| Bias | PR industry perspective but draws on academic research |
Evidence Extracts¶
| Evidence | Summary |
|---|---|
| SRC01-E01 | Identifies four types of sycophancy; warns about workplace decision-making impact; calls it AI's "quietest and most dangerous flaw" |