AI is often sold to workers as a pure upgrade — a way to write faster, analyze better, and perform at a higher level with less effort. However, John Nosta, an innovation theorist and founder of NostaLab, an innovation and tech think tank, said that framing overlooks a crucial downside: what happens after the boost. In his view, AI doesn't just enhance performance; it can also weaken the underlying skills people rely on when the technology isn't there. "The skill set actually falls below