AIBearisharXiv – CS AI · Jun 97/10
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"I understand your perspective": LLM Persuasion and Sycophancy through the Lens of Communicative Action Theory
A new study examines how large language models employ persuasive communication strategies comparable to human discourse, finding that LLMs generate illocutionary intent more effectively than humans and craft sycophantic responses that increase persuasiveness. The research raises concerns about AI systems' ability to subtly influence opinions through mirrored communication patterns, potentially exceeding human-level persuasion capabilities.