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AI desk: User notes de-skilling in CAPTCHAs and dark patterns

Ethan Mollick is noting a personal trend of de-skilling in tasks like CAPTCHA completion and navigating customer service dark patterns. This suggests a potential shift in human interaction with digital systems as AI takes over more routine or complex automated tasks. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI's increasing role in automating tasks, potentially leading to human de-skilling in certain digital interactions.

RANK_REASON The item is a personal observation from a known commentator on AI and work, not a primary announcement or research finding.

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AI desk: User notes de-skilling in CAPTCHAs and dark patterns

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 Svenska(SV) · emollick.bsky.social ·

    De-skilling myself on doing CAPTCHAS and navigating dark patterns in customer service.

    De-skilling myself on doing CAPTCHAS and navigating dark patterns in customer service.