Comment by DocTomoe

You're misreading my intent - this isn't adversarial rhetoric. I'm not making a universal claim that every LLM is always more empathetic than any human. There's nothing to disprove or falsify here because I'm clearly describing a subjective experience.

What I'm saying is that, in my observation, the curve leans in favour of LLMs when it comes to consistent friendliness or reasonably perceived (simulation of) empathy. Most people simply don't aim for that as a default mode. LLMs, on the other hand, are usually tuned to be patient, attentive, and reasonably kind. That alone gives them, in many cases, a distinct edge in how empathetic they feel — especially when someone is in a vulnerable state and just needs space and a kind voice.