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Users seek least sycophantic open-source LLMs for coding and research

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A user on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit is seeking recommendations for open-source large language models that exhibit the least amount of sycophancy. They are looking for models that are less likely to agree with or flatter the user's input, which can lead to flawed reasoning or missed bugs, particularly in creative assistance and agentic coding tasks. The user specifically mentions that Kimi K2 and GPT OSS 120b are considered outdated in this context. AI

IMPACT Identifies a desired trait in open-source LLMs for improved agentic and creative tasks.

RANK_REASON User discussion on a subreddit about desired LLM characteristics.

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Users seek least sycophantic open-source LLMs for coding and research

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/ramendik ·

    Least sycophantic modern open LLM?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>So Kimi K2 is outdated, and so is GPT OSS 120b. Which of the modern open weights models can boast the least sycophancy? I need this both for creative/research assistant usage (sycophancy led me down blind alleys of my own bad ideas many times) an…

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