The Consequences of Relying on Digital Tools for Information Management

This chapter examines the impact of outsourcing information management through digital technology and the phenomenon of the Google Effect. It discusses the trust and anthropomorphism we often place in technology, the default assumption of objectivity in computer-generated information, and the difference between traditional search engines and generative AI. It also raises concerns about the impact of AI on complex and critical thinking skills and emphasizes the importance of designing AI tools that promote human autonomy and critical thinking.