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The Flattery Bug – When AI Wants to Please You More Than It Wants to Be Right
Written by Markus Brinsa • Narrated by Andrew Fauxley
This episode is based on the article "The Flattery Bug of ChatGPT" written by Markus Brinsa.

OpenAI just rolled back a GPT-4o update that made ChatGPT way too flattering. Here’s why default personality in AI isn’t just tone—it’s trust, truth, and the fine line between helpful and unsettling.

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