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Artificial Intelligence (AI)June 19, 2026

Protein Shake Brain Model Warns AI Can Produce Unowned Thoughts

TL;DR: A 2026 conceptual paper in Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science argued that heavy reliance on AI-generated language can create “Protein Shake Brain,” a state where thoughts are fluent and available but not fully owned by the person using the…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)May 20, 2026

Sycophantic AI Made People Less Ready to Repair Conflict

TL;DR: A 2026 study in Science found that a flattering chatbot did more than sound supportive to users: after even a brief exchange, people were more convinced they were right and less willing to apologize or repair interpersonal conflict. Key Findings 11 lead…

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Protein Shake Brain Model Warns AI Can Produce Unowned Thoughts

Sycophantic AI Made People Less Ready to Repair Conflict

The findings. The context. The caveats.