In almost every industry, artificial intelligence has emerged as an important tool to help us with our day-to-day work. This transformation is great and can help many of us.
However, a famous psychologist is now raising concerns about AI’s possible long-term effects on our social lives, despite the fact that many people praise it as a productivity powerhouse.
‘Over-reliance on AI at work can have detrimental effects that go well beyond the office,’ according to psychologist Laura Greve, who works with high achievers and top executives.
Can AI affect one’s communication skills?
The effectiveness of AI in managing repetitive tasks and providing immediate solutions can have both positive and negative effects. Greve notes that using ChatGPT or other AI-powered chatbots on a regular basis can impair our capacity for effective interpersonal communication.
AI does not challenge us in the same way that human interactions do because it frequently conforms to our preferences.
For those who rely on AI to solve problems, this can lead to what Greve calls “relational diabetes.” AI’s ease of use may meet short-term needs but progressively impede emotional development and diminish interpersonal courage, much like junk food provides temporary gratification but ultimately compromises your health.
We run the risk of losing the capacity to relate to and comprehend different points of view if we don’t take on the challenge.
Can human connections be impacted by AI?
Greve is worried about more than just communication with AI. She is especially concerned about how younger generations might lose out on the vital skill of forming real human connections as they enter the workforce using AI tools on a daily basis.
Research from Taiwan’s Chung Shan Medical University supports this theory by indicating that the development of AI may lead to a significant social change by displacing the necessity of face-to-face interactions.
Workers may increasingly rely on AI to finish tasks rather than brainstorming in a room together. In the long run, this increased dependence on technology may be detrimental to social ties and creativity, two things that are critical to innovation and personal development.
“In a future where everyone has access to the same tools, your ability to inspire trust, build relationships, and collaborate will be your most valuable asset,” Greve said to Business Insider.
