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Study Finds Overreliance on AI Weakens Critical Thinking Skills

A study by researchers from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University found that relying on generative AI at work weakens critical thinking skills among users, as they tend to trust AI outputs without sufficient scrutiny.
The research surveyed 319 knowledge workers, revealing that 36% used critical thinking to address potential issues with AI outputs, indicating a decline in independent problem-solving abilities.
Participants reported that using AI led to a less diverse set of outcomes, as creativity was hindered, and many went on autopilot when overseeing automated systems.
The researchers warned that improper use of technology could deteriorate cognitive skills, stating, "Used improperly, technologies can and do result in the deterioration of cognitive faculties that ought to be preserved.

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