Navigating AI: Critical Thinking in the Age of LLMs
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Large Language Models are transforming software development and education, but research reveals they often decrease productivity by 19% while increasing code issues by 1.7x, contradicting developers' expectations of improved efficiency. Engineering educators are responding by shifting from traditional coding assignments to paper-based exams and critical thinking exercises, as students increasingly rely on AI for homework, potentially undermining essential problem-solving skills needed for long-term career success.
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