Learned Geek Blog

The class presentation problem — why saying 'I don't know' is harder than making something up, for both humans and AI.

Haas et al. published a roadmap for evaluating moral competence in LLMs. The facsimile problem they describe is exactly what makes AI companions dangerous.

The yes-man friend problem — why a friend who always agrees isn't actually helping, and why the same is true for AI.

Research shows heavy AI chatbot engagement increases loneliness. The thing designed to reduce isolation makes it worse when optimized for engagement.