Study warns using AI incorrectly could lead to long-term skill degradation
SpiritRealistic8174 · reddit · 2026-08-18
Research by BYU professor Mark Keith suggests that incorrect AI usage may have serious long-term negative impacts. A literature review indicates many people fail to retain skills after AI assistance is removed, forget what they learned, and demonstrate lower critical thinking skills and mental effort.
Long-term, failing to engage with AI properly could leave users worse off than non-adopters. The study suggests best practices: verifying information, challenging assumptions, and questioning if you are asking the right questions.
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