AI Definitions: The Illusion of Competence
/The Illusion of Competence – This cognitive bias takes place when individuals mistakenly believe they have mastered a subject or skill when they have not. Studies have shown that AI users can develop this overconfidence when they outsource their thinking to generative AI, avoiding the deep mental engagement and friction required for learning and aptitude. Delegating the heavy lifting to AI is sometimes referred to as “cognitive offloading.”