Gumbs cautions against over-reliance on AI, should be a tool, not replacement for thinking

Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has cautioned against the growing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) as a substitute for independent thought. Gumbs emphasized that AI should primarily function as a supportive tool, not a replacement for essential human cognitive activities like reading, writing, and critical thinking. She stressed that individuals must continue to engage in their own mental work, asserting that AI should not usurp these fundamental intellectual processes. Her warning underscores concerns about potential over-dependence on technology diminishing crucial human intellectual development.