The Cognitive Cost of Generative AI

This chapter examines a Microsoft study that raises concerns about the impact of generative AI on critical thinking skills among knowledge workers. It explores the shift from creative problem-solving to a reliance on managing AI outputs, drawing historical parallels to previous technological advancements that similarly altered cognitive engagement. The speakers discuss the responsibility of tech companies to foster critical thinking while questioning the long-term implications of AI on creativity and skill development in the workforce.