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AI Cognitive Offloading and De-Skilling Essentials
"AI Cognitive Offloading and De-Skilling Essentials" investigates how AI alters cognitive load and task delegation in critical domains. Participants learn how overreliance on AI can affect skill retention and decision-making. From a cybersecurity standpoint, the course explores risks when AI systems are compromised, leading to poor decision-making or incorrect automation. It equips learners to balance AI use with human oversight while addressing cyber vulnerabilities in cognitive AI systems.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of AI cognitive offloading and de-skilling.
- Analyze the impact of AI on human cognitive processes and skill requirements.
- Evaluate the benefits and risks of relying on AI for decision-making.
- Identify the strategies for managing AI-driven de-skilling.
- Discuss the ethical and operational considerations of AI cognitive offloading.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
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