Promoting Critical Thinking With Domain-Specific Generative AI Provocations
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| author | von Davier, Thomas Şerban Lee, Hao-Ping Forlizzi, Jodi Das, Sauvik |
| author_facet | von Davier, Thomas Şerban Lee, Hao-Ping Forlizzi, Jodi Das, Sauvik |
| contents | The evidence on the effects of generative AI (GenAI) on critical thinking is mixed, with studies suggesting both potential harms and benefits depending on its implementation. Some argue that AI-driven provocations, such as questions asking for human clarification and justification, are beneficial for eliciting critical thinking. Drawing on our experience designing and evaluating two GenAI-powered tools for knowledge work, ArtBot in the domain of fine art interpretation and Privy in the domain of AI privacy, we reflect on how design decisions shape the form and effectiveness of such provocations. Our observations and user feedback suggest that domain-specific provocations, implemented through productive friction and interactions that depend on user contribution, can meaningfully support critical thinking. We present participant experiences with both prototypes and discuss how supporting critical thinking may require moving beyond static provocations toward approaches that adapt to user preferences and levels of expertise. |
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| spellingShingle | Promoting Critical Thinking With Domain-Specific Generative AI Provocations von Davier, Thomas Şerban Lee, Hao-Ping Forlizzi, Jodi Das, Sauvik Human-Computer Interaction Artificial Intelligence The evidence on the effects of generative AI (GenAI) on critical thinking is mixed, with studies suggesting both potential harms and benefits depending on its implementation. Some argue that AI-driven provocations, such as questions asking for human clarification and justification, are beneficial for eliciting critical thinking. Drawing on our experience designing and evaluating two GenAI-powered tools for knowledge work, ArtBot in the domain of fine art interpretation and Privy in the domain of AI privacy, we reflect on how design decisions shape the form and effectiveness of such provocations. Our observations and user feedback suggest that domain-specific provocations, implemented through productive friction and interactions that depend on user contribution, can meaningfully support critical thinking. We present participant experiences with both prototypes and discuss how supporting critical thinking may require moving beyond static provocations toward approaches that adapt to user preferences and levels of expertise. |
| title | Promoting Critical Thinking With Domain-Specific Generative AI Provocations |
| topic | Human-Computer Interaction Artificial Intelligence |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.19975 |