New Delhi, June 9 -- We talk a lot about how Artificial Intelligence is transforming productivity, creativity and business models. But there's an undercurrent we're not talking about enough: the subtle, creeping erosion of original thinking, especially among the younger workforce.

The rise of convenience culture-from quick commerce to quick answers-is reshaping not just what we do, but how we think. Or rather, if we think.

We are building businesses today that are optimized for speed, immediacy and instant gratification. And while the market rewards agility, there's a growing concern: are we trading away cognitive depth, intellectual resilience and original problem-solving for the illusion of efficiency?

AI: Tool or crutch?

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