Microsoft study finds relying on AI kills your critical thinking skills

A new study from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University shows that using generative AI at work could impact our cognitive abilities. Surveying 319 workers, the research found that people who trusted AI outputs tended to think less critically, while those skeptical of AI were more likely to verify results and think analytically.

The study suggests AI may shift professionals from problem-solvers to overseers of AI results, potentially reducing independent thinking and creativity. This raises concerns about AI’s long-term effect on cognitive skills and highlights the need to balance technology with critical thinking development.

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Microsoft study finds relying on AI kills your critical thinking skills

A new study from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University shows that using generative AI at work could impact our cognitive abilities. Surveying 319 workers, the research found that people who trusted AI outputs tended to think less critically, while those skeptical of AI were more likely to verify results and think analytically.

The study suggests AI may shift professionals from problem-solvers to overseers of AI results, potentially reducing independent thinking and creativity. This raises concerns about AI’s long-term effect on cognitive skills and highlights the need to balance technology with critical thinking development.

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