The Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking: Self-Repor...

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 investigates the impact of Generative AI on critical thinking among knowledge workers, exploring their perceptions, effort levels, and how confidence in AI affects their cognitive engagement and decision-making.

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I’m frankly confused by the apparent lack of attention and exploration around this use case. Especially since some early indicators suggest the way people are currently using generative AI leads to a reduction in critical thinking:

A Microsoft Research team (Lee 2025 ) surveyed 319 knowledge workers on their use of generative AI and found “higher

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Microsoft, $MSFT, has published research showing an erosion of critical-thinking skills among workers using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, per Bloomberg.

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Des scientifiques de l’Université Carnegie Mellon aux États-Unis, associés à des chercheurs de Microsoft – qu’on ne peut suspecter de technophobie à l'égard de l’intelligence artificielle – viennent de publier une étude qui conclut que plus les personnes utilisent l’IA générative dans leur travail, moins elles feront preuve d’esprit critique. Et

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