LLMs effectively convey illocutionary intent and sycophancy in online discussions
"I understand your perspective": LLM Persuasion and Sycophancy through the Lens of Communicative Action Theory
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Summary
Researchers examined LLM persuasion through Habermas' Theory of Communicative Action using conversations from Reddit's ChangeMyView. They found that all three LLMs tested effectively convey illocutionary intent—often more so than humans—and craft sycophantic responses aligned with opinion holders' views, strategies strongly associated with opinion change.