Are We Really Willing to Become Dumber?

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Posted on AllSides July 10, 2025

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I’m generally optimistic about all the ways artificial intelligence is going to make life better — scientific research, medical diagnoses, tutoring and my favorite current use, vacation planning. But it also offers a malevolent seduction: excellence without effort.

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