Forbes January 19, 2025
A new study published in Societies examines how the growing reliance on artificial intelligence, or AI, tools may undermine critical thinking skills, particularly through the phenomenon of cognitive offloading. This research raises significant implications for professionals who depend on AI in high-stakes fields, such as law and forensic science, where overreliance on technology can lead to errors with serious consequences.
As I reported last month, the use of AI by expert witnesses and attorneys in legal settings is a growing trend, but it comes with risks when the tools are used without sufficient oversight or validation. This study further underscores the dangers of such practices, highlighting how AI’s convenience can erode the quality of human decision-making and critical analysis.
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