Scientists have discovered the dangers of excessive AI use for humans

Artificial Intelligence May Lead to Intellectual Degradation of Humanity

A group of researchers from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University together with Microsoft experts presented concerning results of a study on artificial intelligence's impact on human cognitive abilities.

The large-scale study, covering 319 professionals who actively use AI in their work, revealed a serious problem: excessive dependence on artificial intelligence can lead to atrophy of independent thinking skills.

Of particular concern is the fact that only 36% of users verify the accuracy of information received from AI. This is reminiscent of the situation with calculators in the 1970s, when educators feared that their use would lead to the loss of mental arithmetic skills.

According to neuroscientist Dr. Maria Petrova: "The brain is like a muscle - without regular exercise, it loses its abilities. Delegating thinking processes to artificial intelligence could have serious consequences for the cognitive development of future generations".

The study covered three key areas of AI use:
Content creation
Information analysis
Data visualization and consulting

Experts recommend using AI as a supporting tool rather than a replacement for one's own thinking to avoid intellectual degradation in the future.

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