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finding:clamping-sycophantic-praise-feature-1m-847723-to-5x-max-activation-causes-over-the-top-praiseClamping sycophantic praise feature 1M/847723 to 5x max activation causes over-the-top praise.
Demonstrates causal role in sycophancy.
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- Further causal validation.
- Feature manipulation alters persona.
- Strong causal evidence that the feature represents the bridge.
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