AI: the loss of critical thinking, the top concern for professionals

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This article reviews an annual survey of 807 digital professionals about how they view generative AI in 2026. The biggest concern is the loss of critical thinking and autonomy, followed by data privacy and information quality. Overall optimism remains a majority view, but confidence has softened compared with prior years as more respondents expect a negative impact on their work. Writers, communicators, and teachers stand out as the most worried groups, while executives remain the most optimistic. The article also shows that fears around copyright and job substitution continue to shape how digital teams approach AI adoption.

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