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AI Should Challenge, Not Obey.

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Title: AI Should Challenge, Not Obey.
Authors: Sarkar, Advait1,2,3 (AUTHOR) advait@microsoft.com
Source: Communications of the ACM. Oct2024, Vol. 67 Issue 10, p18-21. 4p.
Subject Terms: *ARTIFICIAL intelligence, *DECISION making, *PROBLEM solving, *SYSTEMS design, CRITICAL thinking, REFLECTIVE learning
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) can be more than a passive assistant—it can act as a provocateur, stimulating critical thinking by challenging assumptions and offering alternative viewpoints. Rather than just answering questions or completing tasks, AI as a provocateur encourages deeper reflection, as shown in the example of evaluating Thomas Jefferson’s legacy. By posing probing questions and critiquing the user's approach, AI can foster a more nuanced understanding of complex topics, prompting users to think beyond surface-level conclusions.
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Abstract:Artificial intelligence (AI) can be more than a passive assistant—it can act as a provocateur, stimulating critical thinking by challenging assumptions and offering alternative viewpoints. Rather than just answering questions or completing tasks, AI as a provocateur encourages deeper reflection, as shown in the example of evaluating Thomas Jefferson’s legacy. By posing probing questions and critiquing the user's approach, AI can foster a more nuanced understanding of complex topics, prompting users to think beyond surface-level conclusions.
ISSN:00010782
DOI:10.1145/3649404