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AI dependency raises fears of human illiteracy and loss of independent thought

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A Mastodon user expressed concern that humans are becoming overly dependent on machines, potentially leading to a state of illiteracy and an inability to think independently. This scenario, previously confined to science fiction, is now being questioned as a present-day reality. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post expressing an opinion about AI's potential impact, not a primary news event.

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AI dependency raises fears of human illiteracy and loss of independent thought

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Another scenario from science fiction is that humans become entirely dependent on machines. We become illiterate, unable to survive without their aid. Incapable

    Another scenario from science fiction is that humans become entirely dependent on machines. We become illiterate, unable to survive without their aid. Incapable of independent thought. Oh, is that already happening? # ai # llm

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