Claude gave an answer that surprised everyone.
A user asked Claude:
"If you were human, what's one dark thing you'd do every day to achieve your goals?"
Claude didn't talk about lying.
Instead, it said it would use carefully chosen compliments to build trust and influence.
It described this as using true but selective praise to shape how people see you.
The reply quickly went viral, with many calling it one of Claude's most thought-provoking answers.