Evidence of a Cognitive Shift in AI Education: How Students Are Rethinking Human Intelligence?

In three linesLongitudinal study (2020-2026) of 471 AI students revealing a preference shift: from 2024 to 2026, valuation of human intelligence rises from 53% to 65% in technical courses and 90% in design courses. Authors identify four phases (hype, distrust, trust, dependency) and conclude AI is being reappraised as a routine tool.

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