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Is AI making us dumber? Maybe not. But our skills are at risk

Research suggests that relying too heavily on AI can erode learned skills, according to scientists, who advise using AI as a coach rather than a crutch to keep the brain engaged. The findings highlight a potential cognitive risk as AI tools become more prevalent in daily tasks.

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Is AI making us dumber? Maybe not. But our skills are at risk
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News Artificial Intelligence Is AI making us dumber? Maybe not. But our skills are at risk Research suggests it's best to use AI as a coach, not a crutch Our learned skills can erode if we rely too much on AI, scientists say. To keep skills or learn new ones, we need to keep our brains in the loop. exdez/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images By Meghan Rosen 32 minutes ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print AI today can write our college essays, plan our meals and draft our emails.

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