AI · 10h ago
AI use boosts confidence but reduces accuracy, study finds
A study shows that people using AI tools become more confident in their answers even as accuracy declines. Researchers observed that AI users were less likely to admit uncertainty. The effect persisted across various tasks and knowledge domains.
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The finding underscores a hidden risk of AI reliance: overconfidence may erode critical thinking and self-correction.
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