Kemajuan AI

Peningkatan kemalasan dan penurunan kinerja otak

Abstract

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the past decades has brought significant transformations to various aspects of human life, including education, the workplace, and everyday cognitive activities. AI offers convenience, efficiency, and speed in completing tasks that previously required substantial human intellectual effort. Nevertheless, alongside these benefits, serious concerns have emerged regarding the negative consequences of excessive AI usage, particularly in relation to increasing digital dependency, cognitive laziness, and the decline of human brain performance. This article aims to conceptually analyze the relationship between advancements in AI and the phenomena of digital laziness and declining reasoning abilities. The research employs a literature review method by examining relevant scholarly sources, including books and academic journal articles in the fields of technology, psychology, and education. The findings indicate that the dominance of AI in performing cognitive tasks—such as information retrieval, data analysis, and content generation—may reduce individuals’ engagement in critical thinking processes, weaken memory capacity, diminish creativity, and lower motivation to engage in independent intellectual effort. Moreover, excessive reliance on AI contributes to the emergence of an instant-oriented culture that encourages individuals to avoid deep and reflective thinking processes. In the long term, this condition may negatively affect intellectual quality and mental well-being. Therefore, this article emphasizes the importance of using AI in a balanced and responsible manner by positioning technology as a supportive tool rather than a substitute for human cognitive abilities. Strengthening digital literacy and critical awareness is essential to ensure that technological progress aligns with the development of human intellectual capacity and sustainable cognitive performance.