Artificial Intelligence (AI) is exploding and developing very rapidly. Along with the growth in the number of AI applications, the negative aspects of over-reliance and abuse on AI are gradually taking shape. At the Aptech talk workshop with the theme "AI Brainlessness: Phenomenon - Consequences - 3T Solution" held on the morning of November 29 in Hanoi , experts mentioned the term "AI brainlessness" - the phenomenon of cognitive decline due to AI (also known as "AI Brainlessness").
Panorama of the workshop “AI Brainlessness: Phenomenon – Consequences – 3T Solution”. (Photo: MH)
The phenomenon of “AI brainlessness”
According to Dr. Rakhee Das from Amity University, a member of the Amity Group of International Education , the phenomenon of “AI Brainlessness” occurs when students use AI without learning the basics. This leads to a decrease in critical thinking, a weakening of basic knowledge, and a disappearance of problem-solving skills. “If this continues, the future workforce will no longer be able to think – only copy and paste,” Dr. Rakhee Das asserted.
Mr. Chu Tuan Anh, Director of Aptech International Programmer Training System, gave a specific example of how over-reliance on AI leads to weakening human judgment. He told a story based on his own experience nearly a month ago. At that time, the streets of Hanoi were flooded, and he had to give directions to a technology taxi driver because the driver could not know other routes that could avoid flooding due to complete dependence on Google Maps.
Mr. Chu Tuan Anh said that the phenomenon of dependence on Google Maps of technology car drivers is common today. Many people lose the ability to think and judge directions and geographical locations, which gradually leads to a loss of reflexes and confusion in handling many situations. This is just a very small and practical example to clearly see the phenomenon of cognitive decline caused by AI.
Dr. Rakhee Das shared a case in a school where a teacher discovered that students were using AI to do their homework. When asked simple questions in class, the students could not explain anything. Their thinking became weaker because AI did all the work. This is happening in many places, including Vietnam.
Consequences of “Brainless AI”
Experts also pointed out some initial signs that humans may suffer from cognitive impairment due to AI, such as advertising staff not being able to write content, programmers not being able to write short code, not being able to remember what they did... And "AI Brainlessness" is divided into 3 levels including: Lazy thinking (Copy Paste without understanding, not remembering what they just did); loss of skills (cannot do without AI); cognitive blindness (unable to distinguish right/wrong, real/fake).
At the workshop, experts pointed out the consequences for individuals and the country when the workforce is too dependent on AI and gradually loses the ability to think. For individuals who do not develop independent thinking skills, they may be replaced by AI or by people who use AI more effectively. In addition, individuals with cognitive impairment due to AI are also at risk of depression, loss of confidence, and over time will lose their identity, self-worth, and purpose in life.
Mr. Chu Tuan Anh, Director of Aptech International Programmer Training System, shared at the workshop. (Photo: MH)
The consequence for the country is that the workforce lacks critical thinking and creative skills, leading to a decline in labor productivity, affecting the ability to innovate and develop. “In the next 3-5 years, a generation of "knowing how to use AI but not knowing what to do" will appear, causing the country to lose its competitive advantage compared to countries that still maintain original thinking and independent creativity,” Mr. Chu Tuan Anh emphasized.
At the workshop, experts proposed the 3T solution to help users use AI responsibly and effectively. Accordingly, 3T stands for 3 words: Think First (do it yourself for at least 3 minutes before asking AI); Tool, not Tutor (consider AI as a tool, not a teacher) and Teach-back (teach others or explain it aloud). According to experts, these are ways to force you to reorganize your thoughts and fill in gaps in your knowledge. This process helps "return on 100%" of your brain's ability to remember and understand.
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