Psychologytoday iconPsychologytodaySep 11, 2026

Confidence Versus Competence: A Bad Trade-off

The gap between confidence and competence widens when our certainty grows faster than our comprehension, especially with AI use.

Confidence Versus Competence: A Bad Trade-off

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The gap between confidence and competence widens when our certainty grows faster than our comprehension, especially with AI use.

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