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AI-Induced Enfeeblement

StructuralMedium High

Enfeeblement refers to humanity gradually losing capabilities, skills, and meaningful agency as AI systems take over more functions. Unlike sudden catastrophe, this is a slow erosion where humans become increasingly dependent on AI, losing the ability to function without it and potentially losing the ability to oversee or redirect AI systems.

Severity
Medium High
Likelihood
Medium
Time Horizon
~2030
Maturity
Neglected

Assessment

SeverityMedium High
LikelihoodMedium
Time Horizon~2030
MaturityNeglected
CategoryStructural

Details

TypeStructural
Also CalledHuman atrophy, skill loss

Tags

human-agencyautomationdependenceresiliencelong-term

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