A new study co authored by Microsoft found that those with high confidence in the ability of generative AI also exhibit lower critical thinking skills. The report PDF was compiled by a team of Microsoft Research and Carnegie Mellon University scientists and surveyed 319 individuals who use GenAI tools at least once a week in their work to investigate 1 when and how they perceive the enaction of critical thinking when using GenAI, and 2 when and why GenAI affects their effort to do so. The...
