AI Matters
Why it matters
Using AI makes people stop admitting they don't know things
The Decoder AI access makes people almost entirely unwilling to say "I don't know," study finds
A study of over 3,000 people found access to AI nearly eliminated willingness to say 'I don't know,' even when the AI's answers were wrong.
Why it matters
Relying on AI answers can make you overconfident even when the AI is wrong, a risk for everyday decisions.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026