siliconindia | | JUNE 20258We live in a world that's changing faster than we can think literally. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once a futuristic dream, now sits in our pockets, plans our day, writes our emails, finishes our sentences, and sometimes, even thinks for us. While there's no denying that AI has been a blessing in many ways helping us automate, optimize, and create there's a subtle but critical downside that's slowly creeping in the weakening of our own minds.AI is undoubtedly powerful and highly useful in today's world. It helps us work faster sometimes even ten times more efficiently. However, relying too much on AI for everything can be harmful. While it offers convenience, it also risks weakening our natural skills. If we get too used to AI doing all the thinking for us, we may lose our ability to think critically, solve problems independently, or be creative. Overdependence on AI can dull our minds over time.Though AI can undertake repetitive or monotonous activities, it is our choice on how we allocate the time freed up by AI. Rather than allowing it to take over our thinking, we can utilize AI as a mechanism to augment our imagination and develop sharper problem-solving abilities.When applied thoughtfully, AI does not have to blunt our capacities it can actually compel us to think more profoundly, investigate novel concepts, and concentrate on the type of work that machines cannot. AI takes over some of the boring work and allows me to focus on more creative tasks the kind only a human can do. While AI may negatively affect critical thinking abilities, that doesn't have to be your experience.Santhosh Muralidharan, Founder, Haidata, says, "Using tools like ChatGPT is seen as a double-edged sword. On one hand, it saves a significant amount of time and increases daily productivity. On the other hand, there's a growing concern about a slight decline in cognitive ability due to over-reliance. While it's efficient for handling time-sensitive tasks, it's important not to depend on it entirely. In situations where time allows, relying on personal thought and creativity is essential. The key lies in maintaining a balance using AI as a support, not a substitute, for independent thinking and problem-solving".Humans have always used tools to make life easier not just physically, but mentally too. From scribbling notes to relying on GPS, we've constantly found ways to offload thinking and do more than our brains could manage alone.Even simple features like spell-check or autofill help us write faster and better than people centuries ago ever could. Now, with generative AI trained on more text than EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVEM R Yuvatha, Senior Correspondent, SiliconindiaUSING AI TOO MUCH CAN WEAKEN THE MIND
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