AI Breeds a New Dunning-Kruger Effect Among Amateurs

A new Dunning-Kruger effect is emerging as amateurs with AI assistance mistake basic capabilities for expert-level skill. Expert Gerard Sans added that those who merely say 'just Google it' or 'ask AI' reveal themselves to be at the bottom of professional competence.

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