The Economic Times

AI can write, think and create; then why should people learn new skills? Psychologists identify a serious problem that automation creates in human mind

AI is making coding, writing and other knowledge work faster, but its growing role is also making some workers question the need to keep learning new skills. A Reddit discussion among software developers reflects this anxiety, while psychologists warn that excessive reliance on AI can lead to cognitive offloading, weaker critical thinking and skill decay. Experts say the answer is not to stop using AI, but to use it deliberately while continuing to practise, learn and develop skills that require human judgement, creativity and problem-solving.