Daniel Shin

Critical thinking plays a crucial role in the age of AI for several reasons. It empowers us to analyze, evaluate and synthesize information, ensuring the responsible and effective use of knowledge. Combining human ingenuity with more automated and faster AI capabilities can create a powerful outcome that benefits society.

Critical thinking involves considering new information and ideas and avoiding mere repetition of what we've learned before. In the context of AI, this means evaluating novel solutions and approaches rather than relying solely on established methods.

Critical thinking is not just about following given steps. Critical thinkers and problem solvers actively seek out relevant information and independently assess situations. In the age of AI, this self-directed approach helps us navigate complex problems and adapt to changing technology.

Critical thinking leads to conclusions based on patterns likely to yield useful results. When evaluating AI-generated content, this skill helps us discern accurate information from misleading claims. Google's recent announcement on invisible AI watermarks will help identify generative text and video. But it is more up to the critical thinker's discernment when it comes to their search for truth.

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