Retaining our problem-solving abilities while using AI

Is AI making you smarter or are you just nodding along? How to stay sharp in the age of artificial intelligence.

I came across a study recently in which Microsoft had looked at the effects of AI on long-term problem solving capabilities. In short, the claim was that those using AI “may also reduce critical engagement, particularly in routine or lower-stakes tasks”.

There are certainly reasons to be critical of such findings (more on that later), but it stems from …