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AI advice triples error rate while doubling user confidence
A study found that people given AI advice made three times more errors but felt twice as confident in their decisions. Researchers observed that reliance on AI suppressed critical thinking, leading to overconfidence in incorrect answers. The findings highlight risks of unchecked AI adoption in decision-making contexts.
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The study underscores a dangerous irony: as AI tools become more persuasive, they may erode the very skepticism needed to use them wisely.
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