Overview
- A Carnegie Mellon University–Microsoft Research study found that overreliance on AI reduced users’ critical engagement when outputs were accepted without review.
- An SBS Swiss Business School study of 666 participants reported a correlation between greater AI use and lower critical-thinking scores.
- A KPMG–University of Melbourne survey of more than 48,000 employees found 66% use AI tools without evaluating the accuracy of the results.
- The coverage explains that generative models predict plausible text and can hallucinate facts or sources, underscoring the need for human verification.
- Recommended responses include using AI as a complement, encouraging dissent and slow thinking, and addressing unresolved accountability for AI-influenced decisions.