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The Paradox of Augmentation: A Theoretical Model of AI-Induced Skill Atrophy
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Venkat Ram Reddy Ganuthula
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Theoretical research examining how AI augmentation may paradoxically lead to skill degradation in human workers, relevant to understanding long-term workforce impacts and human-AI interaction dynamics in AI safety.
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# The Paradox of Augmentation: A Theoretical Model of AI-Induced Skill Atrophy
26 PagesPosted: 15 Nov 2024Last revised: 11 Dec 2024
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## [Venkat Ram Reddy Ganuthula](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=4903520 "View other papers by this author")
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
Date Written: October 02, 2024
### Abstract
This paper presents the "Paradox of Augmentation," a theoretical framework that seeks to model the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) assistance on human cognitive abilities and skills. This framework suggests that AI assistance can initially augment human performance with consistently high productivity gains. However, sustained usage may lead to a gradual decline in human skills and proficiency and thus, an overall reduction in human competence. We present a mathematical model that encapsulates key elements, including the level of human proficiency, the extent of AI assistance, and the interplay between learning and forgetting processes. To conclude, we discuss the theoretical and real-world implications of the paradox, the limitations of the present study, and outline potential research directions.
**Keywords:** artificial intelligence, skill, augmentation, human capital
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Ganuthula, Venkat Ram Reddy, The Paradox of Augmentation: A Theoretical Model of AI-Induced Skill Atrophy (October 02, 2024). Available at SSRN: [https://ssrn.com/abstract=4974044](https://ssrn.com/abstract=4974044) or [http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4974044](https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4974044)
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