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Researcher
Advait Sarkar
Researcher at Microsoft Research
Co-authored research measuring how GenAI affects critical thinking and cognitive effort in knowledge workers.
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Nov 2025 — Nov 2026
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AI-Assisted Writing Study
icu.every.toneutralNov 3, 2026
“Co-author on experimental study of cognitive forcing functions in AI-assisted writing workflows.”
How to Stop AI from Killing Your Critical Thinking
TEDcautiousSep 25, 2026
“Delivered a TED talk examining cognitive trade-offs of using AI at work and introducing tools that encourage critical thinking rather than outsourcing reasoning.”
Microsoft Research Measured This
MicrosoftresearchcautiousNov 7, 2025
Higher confidence in generative AI is associated with reduced critical thinking and cognitive effort in knowledge workers, while higher self-confidence increases critical thinking engagement.
“Co-authored research measuring how GenAI affects critical thinking and cognitive effort in knowledge workers.”
AI EthicsGenerative AIAI in Knowledge WorkHuman-AI Interaction