Is AI making us dumber? Maybe not. But our skills are at risk

Research suggests it's best to use AI as a coach, not a crutch

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Our learned skills can erode if we rely too much on AI, scientists say. To keep skills or learn new ones, we need to keep our brains in the loop.

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AI today can write our college essays, plan our meals and draft our emails.