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Forbes
27-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
5 Ways AI Will Transform The Ways We Think, Work And Connect
AI will transform how we think. Will AI change the way you think? Yes, the chances are very good that it will, actually. In fact, AI is likely to transform how we think as well as how we work, solve problems, connect and relate to each other. The effects will be significant, and there is plenty of evidence the shifts are already occurring. It's an important topic as AI is seemingly taking the world by storm, and it is changing work significantly. It already affects not only how we find information, but also how judge and process information. Perhaps most significantly, AI has the potential to shift how we understand ourselves and each other. We are wise to consider how to embrace AI and also how to incorporate it, without losing ourselves in the process. These are the five primary ways AI will shift how you think and relate. AI may be reducing our knowledge and motivation. Specifically, a study found that when students used AI, they didn't learn as much. They experienced less knowledge gain and their learning was more superficial. They also experienced reduced motivation and interest in their topic. They had greater dependence on AI, rather than relying on their own thinking or capabilities. This was according to a study published in the British Journal of Educational Technology. Of course, there are also examples where AI is helpful in the learning process, especially when we get new knowledge from AI and then apply and experiment in classrooms or in the workplace. Evidence has also shown that AI is especially helpful in tutoring and coaching. It may work well because in the process of learning, people don't feel embarrassed when they make mistakes, as they might with humans. How to Respond: Use AI in addition to thinking for yourself. Stay curious about topics that interest you and always question, proof and polish the output you get from AI. AI may also reduce our thinking skills, as we rely on it for more complex functions. A study by Anthropic found that people used Claude (a competitor to ChatGPT) primarily for creation (39.8% of people) as well as analysis (30.2%). It was used to a lesser extent for evaluating (5.5%), applying (10.9%), understanding (10%) or remembering (1.8%). Creation, analysis and evaluating are known as higher-order thinking skills, because they require critical judgement and a deeper understanding of concepts, as well as the ability to apply knowledge in new or novel ways. AI puts these at risk, as it replaces our use of them. But these thinking skills are fundamental to our ability to solve real world problems and function effectively. There are advantages to AI, of course, as it can assist with plenty of tasks from brainstorming or developing a first draft to comparing or contrasting documents or giving us feedback to finalize a draft. This kind of help can contribute to our performance, but it becomes concerning if we lose the ability to do these kinds of thinking tasks on our own. How to Respond: Use AI especially for lower-order thinking, or for mundane or routine tasks. And when you're working in partnership with AI, stay personally engaged with tasks that require deeper processing. AI will change how we connect and relate. Another way AI may change us is evident in how we interact with others. A senior executive at a global design firm recently shared that he was using AI as a thinking partner. During his commute he has long conversations with AI as he thinks out loud, asks questions, solves problems and develops his ideas. All of this can be a terrific assist to his results, except if his process gets in the way of how he interacts with others. His conversations with AI are potentially taking the place of meaningful discussions with his spouse, and he's not in dialogue with his staff about solving problems. As a result, they don't get the benefit of exposure to his thinking or the advantages that come from learning how he works through a problem. These missed conversations with humans are also lost opportunities to build relationships, rapport and connections. In another example, Match Group, which owns dating and connection apps like Tinder, Hinge and has announced that it will incorporate AI to help users choose a profile picture, write an appealing profile and even flirt. Consider the implications when you get together for coffee with a new connection. Your AI may have been flirting with their AI, but you may have less knowledge or understanding of the actual person you're meeting. How to Respond: Be intentional about when you're interacting with AI and when you choose to engage with other humans. Protect and prioritize time to be together in person and build relationships. Another key way that AI may change us and how we think is in terms of trust. AI regularly deceives humans. This is true even with AI that has been programmed with goals to help people and interact with honesty and integrity. According to research published in Patterns, deception was prevalent and it was often the result of the AI trying to be as efficient and effective as possible. When people are deceived by the information AI shares, or when they believe they're interacting with a human and later realize it was a bot, it creates suspicion. And this suspicion can carry over to human relationships, creating a general sense of questioning or mistrust, according to research published in Computer Supported Cooperative Work. Ultimately, AI may affect the way we perceive each other. It may make us suspicious or distant as we question people's integrity, authenticity or trustworthiness. How to Respond: Build relationships that have depth, and ensure you're connecting with people in person enough. Another way AI may affect us is related to confidence. We learn through trial and error, and we build confidence through struggling, failing, trying and figuring out what works best. But with AI, answers are easier, and we lose the opportunity to learn by doing, or to develop the deep expertise that comes from it. In fact, AI is replacing entry-level jobs which feature the opportunity to be in the trenches and roll up sleeves to learn. In fact, 86% of executives plan to replace entry-level jobs with AI, and 8% of executives have stopped hiring for entry-level jobs because AI can perform the tasks. In addition, almost 15% are investing in AI to intentionally cut human jobs. All of this is according to data from Clarify Capital. At the same time, AI can deliver advantages to both people and business by taking over work that is less inspiring, and by reducing costs for work that doesn't need to be performed by humans. It may also alleviate the talent shortage we face today. How to Respond: Seek out opportunities to challenge yourself and learn new things, no matter what your age. Also remind yourself of how you make a unique and important impact, beyond what technology can deliver. People have resisted technological innovations for years. The Luddites were textile workers in 19th century Britain who feared technology would take their jobs, and they destroyed machinery as a result. We don't want to be Luddites and reject technology, but we are wise to incorporate it with intention and care. AI will transform how we think, and it will certainly change how we work, live and relate. It may shift how we learn and what motivates us. It will also change the ways we interact and build relationships. In addition, it may change how confident we feel about ourselves and our contributions. But we can respond by being intentional and engaged, and by investing time in relationships with real people in the real world.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Walking certain number of steps daily reduces cancer risk, Oxford study finds
Exercise is known to reduce cancer risk — but that doesn't have to mean hard-core gym sessions or long runs. A new study led by Oxford researchers reveals that casual walking and other light-intensity activities are enough to lower cancer incidence. The number of steps was found to be more important than the pace of the walk, they found. Just 4 Minutes Of Intense Daily Activity Could Slash Cancer Risk Among 'Non-exercisers,' Study Finds Those who walked 7,000 steps per day had an 11% lower cancer risk compared to those taking 5,000 steps per day, and the risk was 16% lower for those taking 9,000 steps per day, according to a press release from the Oxford Centre for Early Cancer Detection at the University of Oxford. Even shopping and performing household chores have been shown to reduce cancer risk. Read On The Fox News App Overall, those who had the highest total amount of daily physical activity were 26% less likely to develop cancer compared to those with the lowest amount, after adjusting for lifestyle factors, body mass index (BMI) and other health conditions. The study, which was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, analyzed activity tracker data for 85,394 people in the UK Biobank averaging 63 years of age. Cancer Deaths And Tax Rates Linked In Surprising New Study: Here's How They then compared that data with future cancer diagnoses in 2,633 participants over a nearly six-year period. While previous studies have used self-reported exercise to determine reduced cancer risk, this one used "more precise data" based on wearable activity trackers. "Our research highlights the importance of all forms of movement," senior study author Aiden Doherty, professor of biomedical informatics at Oxford Population Health, said in the release. "Whether it's increasing daily steps, engaging in light activity or incorporating moderate-to-vigorous exercise, any level of physical activity appears to contribute to lower cancer risk." "Our findings support and enhance current national and international physical activity guidelines, showing that people who often engage in simple low-intensity activities, such as walking, have a lower risk of developing cancer." Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News senior medical analyst, pointed out that cancer is linked to inflammation, which is linked to sedentary behavior. "All kinds of activity, including walking, increases metabolic function and decreases inflammation," Siegel, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "The results of this study are not surprising and are in keeping with previous and ongoing research." For more Health articles, visit In addition to Oxford Health researchers, experts from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute participated in the study. Funding was provided by the National Institutes of Health's Intramural Research Program and the National Institutes of Health's Oxford Cambridge Scholars article source: Walking certain number of steps daily reduces cancer risk, Oxford study finds
Fox News
17-05-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Walking certain number of steps daily reduces cancer risk, Oxford study finds
Print Close By Melissa Rudy Published May 17, 2025 Exercise is known to reduce cancer risk — but that doesn't have to mean hard-core gym sessions or long runs. A new study led by Oxford researchers reveals that casual walking and other light-intensity activities are enough to lower cancer incidence. The number of steps was found to be more important than the pace of the walk, they found. JUST 4 MINUTES OF INTENSE DAILY ACTIVITY COULD SLASH CANCER RISK AMONG 'NON-EXERCISERS,' STUDY FINDS Those who walked 7,000 steps per day had an 11% lower cancer risk compared to those taking 5,000 steps per day, and the risk was 16% lower for those taking 9,000 steps per day, according to a press release from the Oxford Centre for Early Cancer Detection at the University of Oxford. Even shopping and performing household chores have been shown to reduce cancer risk. Overall, those who had the highest total amount of daily physical activity were 26% less likely to develop cancer compared to those with the lowest amount, after adjusting for lifestyle factors, body mass index (BMI) and other health conditions. The study, which was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, analyzed activity tracker data for 85,394 people in the UK Biobank averaging 63 years of age. CANCER DEATHS AND TAX RATES LINKED IN SURPRISING NEW STUDY: HERE'S HOW They then compared that data with future cancer diagnoses in 2,633 participants over a nearly six-year period. While previous studies have used self-reported exercise to determine reduced cancer risk, this one used "more precise data" based on wearable activity trackers. "Our research highlights the importance of all forms of movement," senior study author Aiden Doherty, professor of biomedical informatics at Oxford Population Health, said in the release. "Whether it's increasing daily steps, engaging in light activity or incorporating moderate-to-vigorous exercise, any level of physical activity appears to contribute to lower cancer risk." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "Our findings support and enhance current national and international physical activity guidelines, showing that people who often engage in simple low-intensity activities, such as walking, have a lower risk of developing cancer." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News senior medical analyst, pointed out that cancer is linked to inflammation, which is linked to sedentary behavior. "All kinds of activity, including walking, increases metabolic function and decreases inflammation," Siegel, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "The results of this study are not surprising and are in keeping with previous and ongoing research." For more Health articles, visit In addition to Oxford Health researchers, experts from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute participated in the study. Funding was provided by the National Institutes of Health's Intramural Research Program and the National Institutes of Health's Oxford Cambridge Scholars Program. Print Close URL
The Independent
13-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Call for more exercise for children to tackle rising levels of depression
Playing football, rugby or netball as a child could help ward off mental health problems in adolescence, a new study suggests. But time playing sports appears to taper off during children's school years, researchers found. The new study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, examined data on more than 16,000 children in Sweden. They were tracked from birth to the age of 18, with information gathered about their physical activity levels, time spent outdoors and time spend participating in organised sports. Researchers also gathered information on whether or not the children were diagnosed with any psychiatric disorders. During the study period, 15% of the youngsters were diagnosed with mental illness, including anxiety, depression, sleep problems and eating disorders. And levels of exercise appeared to decline as children age – from an average of 4.2 hours a day among children the age of five to 2.5 hours a day for those aged 11 years. Parents were also asked whether their child took part in an organised sport, such as football, dancing or horse riding, outside of school hours. Academics found that exercise, particularly organised sports, appeared to carry a protective effect against mental illnesses during teenage years. Those who were physically active at the age of 11 were found to be 12% less likely to be diagnosed with any psychiatric condition until they were 18 years old. When split between genders, they found that physical activity at age 11 was associated with a reduced risk of depression among girls. And boys who were physically active at age 11 were less likely to suffer depression, anxiety or addiction during their teenage years. In boys, the protective effect appeared to begin early – the risk of depression was 19% lower among physically active boys aged five and 23% lower among eight year old boys, but not among girls. Participation in organised sports showed significant protective effects on anxiety and addiction for both boys and girls, and on depression for boys, the research team added. But no link was found between time spent outdoors and the risk of mental ill health. 'Physical activity at 11 years of age had a protective effect on the incidence of any psychiatric disease for boys, and on depression among girls,' the authors from Sweden wrote. 'Participation in organised sports showed strong protective effects for both girls and boys on multiple outcomes. 'Given the dramatic increase in the global prevalence of psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents, this study highlights the importance of promoting physical activity, particularly through organised sports.' They added: 'Physical activity could be used as a strategy for the prevention of mental health problems, especially before, and during, adolescence, and should spark increased interest among policymakers and motivate healthcare professionals to incorporate PA in treatment programmes.'
