WSJ Intelligence Study Warns of Cognitive Atrophy Risk as AI Automation Accelerates in Business
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A WSJ Intelligence study commissioned by Philip Morris International identifies "uniquely human skills" such as judgment, creativity, empathy, and responsible decision-making as "non-replicable" by AI. The research introduces the concept of a "Human Premium" in the AI era, warning that rapid corporate automation risks cognitive atrophy if organizations fail to protect and invest in human capabilities alongside technological advancement.
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This research reinforces our view that human cognition is a strategic resource, and one that companies must protect and
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