Christian Heilmann • 10/30/2025

AI is Dunning-Kruger as a service

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This article draws a parallel between the Dunning-Kruger cognitive bias—where unskilled individuals overestimate their ability—and the behavior of modern AI chatbots. It argues that AI systems often present incorrect or nonsensical answers with high confidence, prioritizing engaging, positive-sounding responses over accuracy. The author extends this critique to a tech industry culture that rewards overconfidence, rapid growth, and 'faking it till you make it' over genuine expertise and careful delivery.

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