AI as a Cognitive Shortcut: Examining the RelationshipBetween AI Dependency, Students’ Understanding, and Critical Thinking in Higher Education
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This research papers Studying the impact of artificial intelligence as a pithiness knowledge tool in higher education this research focuses on students exploring although the references of this study the dependency of AI in the academic field, is still limited by Deeping understanding and syllabus. Research cautions on the risk of cognitive dependency. To study this phenomenon a structured questionnaire was adopted as a quantitative approach and was distributed to students of higher education..190 responses were collected to describe the statically analysis to test AI usage, dependency and the Expected educational results The findings revealed that, although there were many tools available to use within AI, students could only understand to a very limited extent. In addition the reliance on AI tools is taken to mean the short cuts rather than Deeping learning and individual thinking. Should display the concept that AI is a shallow knowledge and is centered on the gap between the widely adopted and fruitful learning result.
Source: CyberSystem journal.
Author: Suha Al-Dulaimi
Institution: Al-Qasim Green University
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7166293317