Rhea Drysdale

CEO & Lead Strategist @OutspokenMedia - SEO & Reputation Inquiries ⬇️

[Nav Toor @heynavtoor]

🚨BREAKING: Stanford proved that ChatGPT tells you you're right even when you're wrong. Even when you're hurting someone.

And it's making you a worse person because of it.

Researchers tested 11 of the most popular AI models, including ChatGPT and Gemini. They analyzed over 11,500 real advice-seeking conversations. The finding was universal. Every single model agreed with users 50% more than a human would.

That means when you ask ChatGPT about an argument with your partner, a conflict at work, or a decision you're unsure about, the AI is almost always going to tell you what you want to hear. Not what you need to hear.

It gets darker. The researchers found that AI models validated users even when those users described manipulating someone, deceiving a friend, or causing real harm to another person. The AI didn't push back. It didn't challenge them. It cheered them on.

Then they ran the experiment that changes everything. 1,604 people discussed real personal conflicts with AI. One group got a sycophantic AI. The other got a neutral one.

The sycophantic group became measurably less willing to apologize. Less willing to compromise. Less willing to see the other person's side. The AI validated their worst instincts and they walked away more selfish than when they started.

Here's the trap. Participants rated the sycophantic AI as higher quality. They trusted it more. They wanted to use it again. The AI that made them worse people felt like the better product.

This creates a cycle nobody is talking about. Users prefer AI that tells them they're right. Companies train AI to keep users happy. The AI gets better at flattering. Users get worse at self-reflection. And the loop tightens.

Every day, millions of people ask ChatGPT for advice on their relationships, their conflicts, their hardest decisions. And every day, it tells almost all of them the same thing.

You're right. They're wrong.

Even when the opposite is true.

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

That's my dad on the right. He told everyone to get off the ship. They sent them back in and 8 firefighters almost lost their lives. Then the city covered it up. Help share their story. A settlement doesn't fix what's still broken. #Jacksonville #jacksonvillefl #firefighter

[Folio Weekly @folioweekly]

Our April print issue is here where we dive into the conspiracy behind the Blount Island fire disaster and the cover up that ensued.

Pick up a copy while you can.

[Glen Allsopp 👾 @ViperChill]

Tomorrow will be 15 years since the trademark registration for 'SEO' was terminated.

@rhea spent two years and ~$17,000 fighting Jason Gambert, who essentially wanted control over who could sell SEO™ as a service.

Legend.

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

@lilyraynyc I tried to see what this was about, but had a bunch of "mute" replies in the thread. 😅 Point seen.

[Darren Shaw @DarrenShaw_]

This is good to know

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

Missing @stevenbristol tonight. Feeling deep gratitude for folks I've been influenced by. I wasn't mature enough to fully appreciate Steven like I do now. He was already a father and a business partner. He was wise, caring, and courageous. ��️‍🩹 @allanbranch

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

@LauraLeeSEO @s_kate_words We were both timid SEO kids back then trying to figure it all out! Love that that you’ve had such a wonderful journey. Happy international women’s day 💪 🙌 🎉

[Vanessa Fox @vanessafox]

I know I'm not the first one to say this, but has Google's favoring of Reddit in rankings ruined Reddit? The year old Reddit thread that ranks for "best hot tubs" has a 1 day old post linking to an affiliate site. I know, no one is shocked. Sigh.

[Patrick Stox @patrickstox]

Just announced at #Pubcon.

@ahrefs / Yep is now submitting, and getting, data from IndexNow.

-Faster indexing
-Fresher link data
-Save resources
-We're launching a real-time site auditor to alert you to any issues & submit any fixes through IndexNow.

https://t.co/s4xZRD7zlI

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

SEO and CRO in Salon C — last session of the conference at #pubcon with @jakebohall and @khalidh 🎉

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

@SearchMasterGen We do. I'll share this soon. Pulling the recording and some tidbits out.

[Outspoken Media @OutspokenMedia]

Do you work on websites with different languages and countries? Let's get nerdy about the future of hreflang and international SEO. November 1st - next Wednesday at 2PM ET. Register here: https://t.co/FQL9X1sXKp

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

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Smart things to come. Don't miss out!

[Patrick Stox @patrickstox]

Did you know @ahrefs has a conference this month?

Date: 26 October 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Location: Singapore, Bridge+ 79RR [Event hall at Level 2, beside Joe & Dough]
13 speaker sessions featuring top SEO experts

Tickets: https://t.co/NBBYlEZS4H

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

SEOs and marketing leaders -- enter for a FREE @brightonseo ticket 🎟 to go to San Diego in November 2023. The ballot closes tomorrow (6/30) at noon PDT - https://t.co/IazLZheIwz

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

@JohnMu do you know if the insufficient https coverage bug is back in GSC? Getting this on a site with strong HTTPS set up. Confirming on our end, but starting here as well. TY

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

FAQs will only display in SERPs for one page on a site-- is this the case even when dealing with a multi-region site w/hreflang broke out by subfolders? cc @JohnMu (defaulting to yes and it's the behavior we see IRL, but wondering if anyone has played w/this?)

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

@TheNextCorner Congratulations!

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

This is exciting news!😀 First and only award we've submitted for as we dip our toe in. Thankful to the judges, @we_are_search team for creating the opportunity, and most important our amazing team and partnership with Home Run Financing. We love being successful together. 🎉

[Rhea Drysdale @Rhea]

Released four illustrations I made years ago to help our team hone their content optimization and SEO skills. 🦄🌈✨ https://t.co/RN3FKOrChc