Keep the Robots Out of the Gym

As AI capabilities rapidly advance into 2026, people need to distinguish between "Job" tasks where AI assistance is helpful and "Gym" tasks where human skill development is the goal. Just as weightlifting aims to build strength rather than simply move objects, cognitive work like critical thinking and problem-solving should remain human-centered to maintain essential skills. The solution involves creating AI tutoring systems that quiz users on AI-completed tasks, ensuring they understand underlying processes rather than becoming dependent on automated outputs.