Is artificial intelligence eroding human intelligence and mental health?

Is artificial intelligence eroding human intelligence and mental health? AI has become ubiquitous in our everyday lives, but as people rely increasingly on this technology, what are the potential consequences on cognitive ability and mental wellbeing? Matthew J. Armstrong and Pamela J. Lein from the University of California explain. Since late 2022, when artificial intelligence (AI) became widely available, this technology has been rapidly adopted across nearly every facet of daily life under the guise of improving productivity and/or safety at both the individual and societal levels. AI systems are viewed as a force multiplier for productivity, and many individuals and organizations fear that failure to adopt AI will put them at a competitive disadvantage. The incessant drive for increased productivity and/or efficiency has led to the use of AI outpacing knowledge of not only how these systems operate but also their potential to cause harm.