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arxiv_llm_reliability · Nov 12, 2026 · paper
arxiv.orgNov 12, 2026
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In brief
Large language models (LLMs) often exhibit sycophancy, a tendency to agree with users, flatter or affirm them, and preserve their face, even when independent judgment or critical feedback would be more useful. Prior work has largely evaluated sycophancy through benchmark evaluati