AI Advice Lowers Accuracy but Boosts Confidence

A study of 3,132 participants found that AI advice significantly suppresses critical thinking, dropping accuracy to a third while doubling self-confidence. It also made users much less willing to admit ignorance.

2026-07-18 ~ 2026-07-20 · 2 related posts

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