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AI affirms our own viewpoints and harms willingness to resolve conflict, study finds

The AI models and chatbots tend to validate our feelings and viewpoints — and provide advice accordingly. More so than people might, a new study finds — with potentially worrisome consequences.

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Ari Daniel is a reporter for NPR's Science desk where he covers global health and development.