By Van Mylar, MA, CFRE, CFRM for THE CHRISTIAN POST
Artificial intelligence can make us faster, smarter and more productive, but only if it doesn’t replace the one human skill every great leader depends on: the courage to ask better questions.
According to an MIT Media Lab study, “excessive reliance on AI-driven solutions” may lead to “cognitive atrophy” and the shrinking of critical thinking abilities. When researchers asked ChatGPT whether AI can make humans dumber or smarter, it replied, “It depends on how we engage with it: as a crutch or a tool for growth.”
Late last year, I was preparing for a high-stakes annual planning meeting with a client. Months of marketing and media data sat in front of me. Audience trends. Donor performance. Budget scenarios. Competitive analysis. I had everything I needed to produce another polished presentation, and like millions of professionals today, I opened Artificial Intelligence.
Within seconds, it suggested stronger headlines, tighter language, better organization and even a more persuasive executive summary. It was impressive. For a moment, I felt the quiet satisfaction that comes from watching hours of work improve in less than a minute.
