Generative AI and the Threat to Thinking

September 1, 2025IEEE Security & PrivacyOpen Access

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To evaluate how the widespread adoption of generative artificial intelligence impacts human cognitive capacities, critical inquiry, and independent thought.
Theoretical and conceptual analysis of generative artificial intelligence tools and their influence on cognitive autonomy.
Review of cognitive engagement and human-machine interaction literature.
Heavy reliance on generative models risks displacing deep reflective reasoning and problem-solving habits.
Automated content generation encourages cognitive offloading, diminishing active engagement in complex analytical tasks.

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Conceptual analysis reveals risks of cognitive offloading in generative AI users, suggesting threats to critical thinking.

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Larson et al. (2025) studied this question.

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