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AI Is Creating a Hidden 'Learning Debt' — Workers Can't Explain Work They Submit
HR Dive·Sunday, 19 July 2026
A TalentLMS survey found that close to 3 in 10 workers have submitted work they couldn't fully explain if asked how they produced it, because AI tools did the heavy lifting. Experts warn this is building a silent 'learning debt' as job roles change faster than people can actually learn the skills required.
Why It Matters
If you're using AI to finish tasks without fully understanding them, you may be falling behind on real skills — which could hurt you badly when roles change or tools fail.
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