Michael Gerlich
Michael Gerlich is a researcher at SBS Swiss Business School in Kloten, Switzerland, who has conducted studies revealing a correlation between frequent use of AI tools and diminished critical thinking skills, particularly among younger users.
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Michael Gerlich began studying the impact of generative AI on critical thinking after noticing a decline in classroom discussions.
Are we living in a golden age of stupidity? | Artificial intelligence (AI)
United Kingdom· 2025-10-18
Michael Gerlich, a Swiss business professor, surveyed more than 600 students to explore the connection between AI usage and critical thinking.
AI’s cost to critical thinking
Canada· 2025-07-13
Researcher Michael Gerlich concluded that the integration of AI tools into daily life requires careful consideration of their impact on fundamental cognitive skills.
¿Conocemos los efectos del uso continuo de herramientas de IA en el cerebro? Un estudio del MIT adelanta algunos indicios
Costa Rica· 2025-06-29
Michael Gerlich, a business-school professor in Zurich, tested ways that generative AI can 'inadvertently foster dependence' in its users.
Is AI dulling critical-thinking skills? As tech companies court students, educators weigh the risksCanada· 2025-06-06
Michael Gerlich tested 666 people in the UK and found a significant correlation between frequent AI use and lower critical-thinking skills.
‘Don’t ask what AI can do for us, ask what it is doing to us’: are ChatGPT and co harming human intelligence? | Artificial intelligence (AI)United Kingdom· 2025-04-19
