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The Speedup Illusion: What Happens to Human Judgement When AI Makes Thinking Feel Easier?

The Speedup Illusion: What Happens to Human Judgement When AI Makes Thinking Feel Easier?by: Dr Tom BarberPublished on: 07/08/2026

New research reveals the “speedup illusion”: AI can make thinking feel easier without making us faster. What does this mean for human judgement?

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The Speedup Illusion: What Happens to Human Judgement When AI Makes Thinking Feel Easier?
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