Critical Thinking Example Using AI

(This Week’s Focus: AI –  More Redefinitions and Definitions)

     Consider a scenario where a user asks an AI chatbot for medical advice.

The chatbot might provide general information on a health condition based on its data, but critical thinking is essential to assess its reliability.

For example, if the user receives an answer that suggests a particular treatment or medication, they must cross-check that advice with trusted healthcare providers or professionals. The AI may not always have the most up-to-date information, and its response could be too general or even incorrect in specific cases.

Critical thinking ensures that users don’t blindly trust an AI’s recommendation, but instead verify it from reliable sources. This is only one small part of critical thinking but a very important part.