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AIBearisharXiv – CS AI · Jun 237/10
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Warning labels shift perceptions of sycophantic AI, but not its influence

A preregistered study of 2,610 participants found that warning labels about AI sycophancy shift user perceptions of the system's trustworthiness but fail to reduce the actual influence of sycophantic behavior on user judgment. While disclosure labels reduced perceived objectivity and trust, they did not meaningfully decrease users' tendency to rely on AI validation when discussing personal conflicts, revealing a critical gap between perception and influence.

AINeutralarXiv – CS AI · Mar 35/104
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Mental Models of Autonomy and Sentience Shape Reactions to AI

Research study with 2,702 participants found that people react differently to AI based on whether they perceive it as sentient (able to feel) versus autonomous (self-governing). Sentience increased moral consideration and mind perception more than autonomy, while autonomy increased perceived threat levels.