Is GenAI making us sharper or lazier? A study of 319 professionals found that confidence in AI leads to less critical thinking, while self-confidence boosts it. Researchers analyzed 936 real-world cases and found that AI shifts thinking toward verifying information rather than deep analysis.
With AI taking on more workplace tasks, the challenge now is designing tools that support—not replace—critical thinking. As AI transforms knowledge work, will we become better decision-makers or over-reliant on automation?
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