For most of the 20th century, the intelligence quotient of the average American was steadily increasing. Now, it's falling in almost every category.

The culprits, some say, are social media and artificial intelligence. Anecdotally, that seems a reasonable conclusion, but there's also some evidence to back that up.

A study conducted this year by Microsoft and Carnegie Melon University found that workers who rely heavily on AI suffer a decline in critical thinking, according to a report in The Quantum Record.

Other studies show students who rely on AI tend to perform more poorly on tests, and the problem is getting worse among younger students.

However, the problem isn't just that AI can do some of the thinking for you, but that continued engagement with AI and social media platforms d

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