8legs: Harvard class day

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'I'm here to tell you the mission of your generation is to destroy AI. Kill it.' Comedian Ronny Chieng says, 'AI is just going to end up making mediocre people dumber'

Ronny Chieng warned Harvard graduates that AI may end up making mediocre people dumber, sparking the central debate.
The article questions whether AI makes thinking easier or erodes cognitive skills over time.
The piece cites a TIME report noting research on heavy AI reliance and cognitive skill impact.
Tools have historically altered thinking, but not inevitably harmed capability, the article argues.
The article advocates active AI use—testing ideas and challenging one's own thinking.
The piece suggests viewing AI as a sparring partner rather than a replacement for thinking.
The article frames the risk as a risk of complacency, not the technology itself.
Active users will use AI to test and refine ideas rather than just generate content.
The report highlights how cognitive skills can be preserved by critical engagement with AI.
The article concludes with guidance on using AI to augment thinking, not replace it.

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