Is Generative AI Making Us Smarter—or Dangerously Lazy?

From Gutenberg’s press to the internet, tech has repeatedly transformed how humans create and share knowledge. Generative AI continues this legacy, condensing endless information instantly.

No more endless scrolling, just clear answers at your fingertips. Sounds great, but is it? Generative AI might just be humanity’s greatest invention, or its dumbest decision yet.

While AI personalizes learning like never before, it also risks turning us into passive information consumers. Consider this carefully:

• AI might limit diverse viewpoints.
• It can deliver incorrect “hallucinated” answers.
• Overdependence may weaken our critical thinking skills.

I’m a believer in technology that empowers us, but does generative AI help us think deeper, or just faster? Are you comfortable outsourcing your critical thinking to AI, or will you actively shape how it’s used?

Read the full article on The Conversation.

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