Psychological effects
AI usage may lead to cognitive atrophy, reduced critical thinking, and passive consumption of information. The impact extends to learning autonomy, where frequent chatbot interactions can have both positive and negative effects depending on the user's goals.
The transformation of traditional search paradigms by LLMs adds another layer of complexity in learning. Unlike conventional search engines that present diverse viewpoints for user evaluation, LLMs provide synthesized, singular responses that may inadvertently discourage lateral thinking and independent judgment.
This shift from active information seeking to passive consumption of AI-generated content can have profound implications for how current and future generations process and evaluate information.
There is a strong negative correlation between AI tool usage and critical thinking skills, with younger users exhibiting higher dependence on AI tools and consequently lower cognitive performance scores.
Generative AI in the context of assistive technologies: Trends, limitations and future directions
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A recent study investigated the impact of interaction frequency with chatbots on the student's learning autonomy under two different aspects: virtual companionship and knowledge acquisition.
For learners seeking virtual companionship, increased chatbot interactions indirectly enhance learning autonomy. However, for those focused on knowledge acquisition, frequent interactions with chatbots negatively affect both social presence and learning autonomy, although a strong social presence can help mitigate these negative effects.
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