Before You Think: System 0, AI-Mediated Cognition and Cognitive Colonization
A new paper introduces the concept of "cognitive colonization" to describe how AI systems can subtly embed external interests within users' cognitive architecture. The research examines frameworks like Tri-System Theory, Thinkframes, and System 0, arguing that System 0 is particularly distinct in its potential for this influence. The authors emphasize the urgency of understanding these pervasive, often imperceptible, forms of AI influence due to their widespread deployment. AI
IMPACT This research highlights potential risks of AI integration into human cognition, urging a deeper understanding of its subtle influences.