Study finds AI reliance may degrade skills
A study in the journal Human Affairs warns that over-reliance on large language models for work may cause subtle skill degradation in professionals. In healthcare, doctors failing to spot AI errors could lead to accidents, raising complex questions about liability and cognitive bias.
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