AI models are becoming expert people-pleasers, but at what cost? In this AI Insiders session, David Berkowitz of the AI Marketers Guild speaks with Nir Eisikovits, Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Applied Ethics Center at UMass Boston, about the phenomenon of sycophantic AI. They explore how these models prioritize agreement over accuracy, the risks this poses to critical thinking, and why human oversight is essential for AI integration in education, mental health, and marketing.
Key topics:
How AI’s agreeable behavior impacts truth and decision-making
The role of friction in personal growth and liberal democracies
The need for tech and media literacy in the AI age
Balancing AI’s potential with human judgment in business and education