Microsoft just released survey analysis of 319 knowledge workers. Their conclusion: High confidence in AI leads to lower critical thinking. My conclusion? We need #AI tools that encourage thinking, not that replace it. What’s your takeaway? 🔑 Impact of Confidence on Critical Thinking : A user’s level of confidence is a primary predictor of their critical thinking engagement. High confidence in GenAI’s capabilities is associated with a reduction in critical thinking and cognitive effort, while high self-confidence in one’s own skills leads to more active critical thinking and evaluation of AI outputs. 📓 Some other interesting conclusions: Shift in Critical Thinking Roles : Generative AI changes the nature of critical thinking rather than simply removing it. Knowledge workers are moving away from task execution (e.g., information gathering and problem-solving) and toward oversight roles, focusing their critical efforts on information verification, AI response integration, and overall task stewardship. Risks of Over-reliance and Skill Atrophy : While AI can improve immediate efficiency, it creates “awareness barriers” that may lead to long-term over-reliance. Users often forgo critical thinking for tasks perceived as routine or low-stakes, raising concerns about the potential for diminished independent problem-solving skills over time. The study: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/lee_2025_ai_critical_thinking_survey.pdf https://preview.redd.it/9v273wdzc4lg1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=fd51f245e94460185cf81a80c782666fb7c1da52 submitted by /u/Stratis-gewing
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