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AI Productivity Guilt Index
Measure whether you are using AI to work smarter or to avoid developing the skill. Tracks genuine output quality versus growing dependency.
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What this means
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Formula used
Gap index = dependency + explain gap + learning avoidance, minus skill improvement and output quality gains.
Worked example
A developer who uses AI to write boilerplate but can still explain every line scores well. One who cannot review or reproduce AI output at all scores badly.
Common questions
Is it wrong to rely on AI at work?
Not if you still understand the output. The gap opens when AI is producing things you cannot explain, verify, or redo — that is when it becomes a liability.
What should I do if my score is high?
Try completing one piece of work without AI assistance each week. The goal is to keep the floor intact, not eliminate AI use entirely.
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