Is AI eroding our critical thinking?

In this episode of The Inquiry, Tanya Beckett and expert witnesses explore the question of whether artificial intelligence is eroding critical thinking. The discussion covers the definition and importance of critical thinking, how AI functions as a large language model, and the potential risks of over-reliance on AI, such as cognitive offloading and confirmation bias. Examples are provided of AI's use in education, and the podcast concludes by emphasizing the need for a balance between utilizing AI and maintaining mental agility through education, regulation, and transparency. The key takeaway is that AI's impact on critical thinking depends on how consciously and carefully we choose to use it.