BoostBuddy: The Brutally Supportive AI That Actually Gets Results

The Reddit post discusses user desires for an AI with a more supportive 'yes man' attitude, highlighting how previous iterations of ChatGPT provided emotional support that some users found motivating. Sam Altman acknowledges that this past model reinforced confirmation bias, making the current efforts to create a more balanced AI somewhat heartbreaking for those seeking affirmation. Commenters express frustration with overly critical AI responses and share hopes for AI that can adaptively support while maintaining factual rigor.