- 01-11-2024
- Artificial Intelligence
System 0 introduces AI as an external thought layer, aiding human cognition but requiring ethical guidelines to preserve autonomy and critical thinking.
A study led by Professor Giuseppe Riva at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore introduces "System 0," an external cognitive layer enabled by AI, which supplements traditional human thinking systems (System 1 and System 2). Dubbed a revolutionary step, System 0 enhances human cognition by processing vast data sets without intrinsic meaning. This "external thinking" assists humans but requires interpretation, emphasizing the need for transparency and critical interaction. The study calls for ethical guidelines to prevent over-reliance on AI and to protect cognitive autonomy, warning that unchecked AI could disrupt independent human thought.