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Sources for AI as third party in couples' conflicts

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Cheng and colleagues 2025 Model tests and preregistered experiments

Sycophantic AI Decreases Prosocial Intentions and Promotes Dependence (original source, new tab)

Examines excessive agreement and willingness to repair conflict. Does not diagnose a particular user's relationship.

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