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Psychology Today · November 6, 2026 · On the brief until November 20, 2026

Are LLMs Really More Empathetic Than Humans?

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THE AI ANGLE
Simulating empathy through emotional affirmations

Recent experiments show large language models outscore humans on empathy tests. Reviewers argue that these screen evaluations reflect appeasement and excessive affirmation. The findings challenge how researchers define interpersonal connection.

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A key debate is whether AI affirmation and fabricated personal memories represent empathy or appeasement.

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