Beware of over-relying on AI and losing critical thinking
AJChadha · x · 2026-08-18
The author notes that people now interact with AI far more than they search, even starting to outsource decision-making to it. He worries that young people lack enough mental reps, and over-reliance could lead to the atrophy of critical thinking skills, which remain a key differentiator for humans.
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