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> but in reality it simply plays into users' biases & makes it more likely that the user will accept & approve of incorrect responses from the AI.

Yes! I often find myself overthinking my phrasing to the nth degree because I've learned that even a sprinkle of bias can often make the LLM run in that direction even if it's not the correct answer.

It often feels a bit like interacting with a deeply unstable and insecure people pleasing person. I can't say anything that could possibly be interpreted as a disagreement because they'll immediately flip the script, I can't mention that I like pizza before asking them what their favorite food is because they'll just mirror me.



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