How Improper AI Use Undermines Rational Agency
Can AI use become a form of moral self-harm?
Many discussions of AI ethics focus on bias, privacy, and regulation. A less examined question is whether AI can harm the user. Drawing on Kantian ethics, recent empirical research, and the Holcombe Case-Based Moral Reasoning Framework, this article argues that improper AI use can undermine rational agency, critical thinking, and professional development, making certain forms of AI dependence ethically problematic.