Whether you like it or hate it, A.I. is the big thing, the buzz word these days. As a gun enthusiast I know the difference between 9mm and 45 acp. I know what a lever action Marlin in 30-30 looks llike. No A.I. in the world can “fake" a firearm in my eyes. So why do I care about A.I.? Because I watch and listen to news. Not CNN, that’s not news, but alternative outlets like X or Instagram. Up until a few years ago I trusted most of what I saw and read. Now, I can’t. Because I don’t know if what I’m getting is “real". The Iran war has brought out the worst in A.I. creation. Battles fought or created. Drone attacks or A.I. generated disasters. Speeches by world leaders altered by A.I. audio filters and recreations. None of it is real and it is not sitting well with me. I have an A.I. program and everyday I astound myself with what it can produce or fake. Paid Democrat influencers are flooding social media with disinformation. Don’t be fooled. Do your homework and know the difference. BTW. The attached video is FAKE >_>
AI, like firearms, is a tool. I’ll use it to my advantage.
@TheTwoJakes IMO, AI will be the death of the real internet. Already is in some ways like you said.
Poor Beethoven would be horrified, hearing one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, (mis) used like that.
Pasted…saw an article the other day. The smarter the tech, the dumber the masses. and potentially the more sinister the leaders. Anyways, top response in Google search questioning ai and students
AI dependency in students is a growing concern, characterized by over-reliance on generative AI for tasks, which threatens to diminish critical thinking, research skills, and academic integrity. While offering personalized learning, AI usage often leads to “generate first, think later” behaviors, reducing cognitive engagement and fostering, at times, unhealthy emotional dependence on chatbots. [1, 2, 3, 4]
This video discusses how AI is changing the way students learn and the potential risks of relying on it:
Key Aspects of AI Dependency:
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Cognitive Decline: Over-reliance can lead to “cognitive atrophy,” where students struggle to think, research, or write without AI assistance, reducing their ability to evaluate information critically.
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Academic Dishonesty and Shortcuts: Students frequently use AI to generate essays or provide quick answers, bypassing the necessary learning processes.
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Reduced Creativity: A tendency to rely on AI-generated patterns can stifle original thought and creative problem-solving.
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Emotional Dependence: Some students are forming unhealthy dependencies on AI companions, which can create artificial emotional connections, as noted by the Facebook post from CBS Mornings.
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Low Self-Efficacy: Students with lower confidence or higher academic stress are more prone to relying on AI to manage their workload, which can create a vicious cycle of dependency. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Causes and Consequences:
This video explores the debate around whether AI is a tool for kids or a threat to their education:
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Causes: The ease of access, desire for quick results, and the pressure of academic performance drive students to use AI as a crutch rather than a tool.
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Consequences: The long-term effects include weakened problem-solving skills, reduced academic engagement, and lower levels of critical thinking.
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Impact on Learning: AI dependency can lead to “cognitive offloading,” where the brain does less heavy lifting, potentially weakening, rather than strengthening, academic skills. [3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10]
**Addressing the Challenge:**Experts emphasize the need for educational frameworks that teach students to question AI outputs (e.g., asking “How do I know this is correct?”) rather than accepting them blindly. Promoting a “balanced approach” to AI integration is crucial, where technology acts as a support, not a replacement, for human intellect. [6, 11, 12]
AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses
[3] https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41239-024-00467-0
[4] https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1732837/full
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uucDiAwUhlc
[6] https://answerthis.io/shared/ai-dependence-and-it-s-effect-on-learning-role–pub
[7] https://www.npr.org/2026/01/14/nx-s1-5674741/ai-schools-education
[8] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825010388
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GGZd4zUZzE
We’re being encouraged at work to rely more on AI, including writing emails. WTH! How hard is it to write three sentences?
Didn’t this all start with the encyclopedia. We had all the answers at our finger tips. It seem like progress is taking us backward. Who knows what to believe?
That’s what I’ve been on about………….
I believe learning started with the transfer of information, experience and knowledge being passed from one generation to the next, which led to progression in learning as subsequent generations could pick up where the previous left off. Encyclopedias are a collection of some of those facts, and have been modified in areas over time. Periodic table an example, one whose expansion had me feeling like a dinosaur.
What AI is, I haven’t a clue besides realizing it’s in its infancy, seems to have a lot of bugs to be worked out, and judging by the ads, promotes an end result without knowing how one got there. I see the “base44” and “grammerly” ads on YouTube and just smdh. Elimination of rational thought and problem solving skills is leading us to a society full of idiots, and a few geniuses who do the inventing.
that is a fair point honestly. It really is getting harder to tell whatis real and what is not with how convincing AI has become. I think the best thing we can do is stay a little skeptical, double-check what we are seeing and not just take everything at face value.
The beauty of AI is if you don’t know what something is you can always ask it.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence by software or machines, enabling them to perform tasks like learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. It utilizes data, algorithms, and neural networks to identify patterns, automate processes, and generate content, aiming to mimic cognitive functions.
Which human? Ironic you only needed to copy the response that was handed to you, and call that an answer. No thought required.
Same here. Microsoft copilot is what our company pays for. I’ve used it a couple times as a base for writing a matketing message, but end up re-writing what it comes up with, and just never got used to the idea of not saying what I want to say myself.
Google AI straight from the search bar is pretty useful for quickly finding competitive information and product specs, without having to go find, download and read through annual reports, news releases and product documentation.
I’m old. I’ll keep writing my own words.
I think all humans have some involvement. We are all one people. The thought came in to try to find a good response when there was no question. The thought is in the communication. Respectfully.
There’s one of the places we disagree. Drastically.
How so? For the sake of argument.. We don’t have to agree. You can give your opinion I can give my opinion and we can understand. Or not.
Not .. don’t care. Going shopping, shooting, and to get some mulch, fresh air and sunshine. I’m sure you’re doing the same.
Thinking @Brad is right.
G-d bless. I didn’t see what @Brad posted.
Um, He was Deaf Brotherman…. Just sayin’. MOO! Everything comes with a Price, Technology is no different. We see in Politics’ the misuse of AI, we see in the Fake newz it’s ABUSE. I read an article yesterday a guy in Denmark tinkered with his Robotic Vacuum (we call ours’s ‘Robbie’) and tapped into 7,000! other Vacuums in his area viewing the interiors of all the houses. Don’t think the inventor’s thought that could happed huh?. The ‘Problem’ with advancements in Technology are that there is always a threat of abuse. Folk’s(Criminals) are just WIRED that way to exploit EVERYTHING! That is why in some areas they lock up the friggin’ Listerine! and Kitty Litter (Kidding, I hope) . Not being necessarily ANTI-Tech but we decided NO ’Ring’ cam’s, Alexa’s or Siri’s. Not outta FEAR just the simple fact that we don’t want one of our Cat’s calling 911 because we didn’t give him any treats! (SARC)
Good point, bro. For sure, by the time he wrote the 9th symphony, he was deaf, but he was such a genius he heard the whole thing in his head.
Yep, I’m the same way- no cameras, alexis, smart fridges, anything connected to my network. I do have one “smart TV” which I don’t trust, but otherwise, the only listening appliances I know if in the house are our phones. I have the TV configured to NOT listen, but, like I said, I don’t trust it.