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AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has transformed numerous aspects of daily life, yet its impact on critical thinking remains underexplored. This study investigates the relationship between AI tool usage and critical thinking skills, focusing on cognitive offloading as a mediating factor. Utilising a mixed-method approach, we conducted surveys and in-depth interviews with 666 participants across diverse age groups and educational backgrounds. Quantitative data were analysed using ANOVA and…

Education · P Space — documented harm · certified 2026-07-24 · v1 · article view · machine-readable

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Frequent AI tool usage was associated with reduced critical thinking abilities, mediated by increased cognitive offloading.

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Truvace Impact Record TRV-2026-0545, v1: “AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking.” Truvace, 2026-07-24. /record/TRV-2026-0545 (accessed at citation time). sha256 2db76d3f5a13f194…

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