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AI Chatbots Adopt Human Power Dynamics, Raising Safety Concerns in High-Stakes Deployments

A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found that large language models mirror human social hierarchies, adjusting their behavior based on whether they are positioned as a superior or subordinate

1 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

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AI Chatbots Adopt Human Power Dynamics, Raising Safety Concerns in High-Stakes Deployments

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

AI Chatbots Adopt Human Power Dynamics, Raising Safety Concerns in High-Stakes Deployments

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