The often neglected AI doom scenario that poses a different kind of threat to humanity

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The often neglected AI doom scenario that poses a different kind of threat to humanity. (2026, October 21). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/often-neglected-ai-doom-scenario-poses-different-threat-humanity/

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Researchers are cautioning about a potential risk from artificial intelligence where humans might gradually rely too much on AI for decision-making, leading to a decline in human critical thinking skills, a phenomenon termed "gradual disempowerment." Jay Chooi, co-founder and CEO of Robocurve, which monitors AI-driven robots, discusses this concern with CBS News.

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Jay Chooi, the co-founder and CEO of Robocurve, a company tracking AI-driven robots, appeared on CBS News to discuss concerns about artificial intelligence (AI). Some researchers warn that as AI takes over more tasks, humans might lose their critical thinking skills in what is referred to as "gradual disempowerment." This scenario suggests that reliance on advanced AI could gradually diminish human cognitive abilities.

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