Published: Jul 20, 2026, 22:42 IST | Updated: Jul 20, 2026, 22:42 IST
Could relying on AI be making us worse at thinking for ourselves? A new study suggests AI assistance may weaken critical thinking, reduce judgment suspension, and even lower accuracy in decision-making. Researchers found participants using AI were more likely to accept answers without questioning them, raising fresh concerns about the long-term impact of AI on human reasoning.