Microsoft Study Finds AI Makes Human Cognition “Atrophied and Unprepared”
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Microsoft Study Finds AI Makes Human Cognition “Atrophied and Unprepared”
Outsourcing cognition to AI changes how our brains function. While tools help us process information faster, over-reliance can weaken critical thinking. Studies suggest AI dependence atrophies cognitive skills, much like GPS dulls navigation abilities. The challenge isn’t avoiding AI but deciding which mental faculties to preserve. As technology ev... See more
The Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking: Self-Reported Reductions in Cognitive Effort and Confidence Effects From a Survey of Knowledge Workers
The study examines how Generative AI affects knowledge workers' critical thinking, revealing self-reported reductions in cognitive effort and shifts in engagement driven by confidence in AI and personal skills.
microsoft.comThe Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking: Self-Reported Reductions in Cognitive Effort and Confidence Effects From a Survey of Knowledge Workers
A survey examines how Generative AI impacts critical thinking among knowledge workers, revealing shifts in confidence, cognitive effort, and motivations for engaging in critical thinking when using AI tools.
LinkWe humans aren't the only ones to experience cognitive decline as we age. Research conducted by neurologists and data scientists reveals that some artificial intelligence models struggle with visual, spatial, and executive tasks as they get older, suggesting that they, too, age away from peak performance. The study highlights an unanticipated probl... See more