How Cognitive Security Can Protect Judgment in AI Use
Leidos, Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Leidos research shows AI summaries can distort source meaning and that experience with AI does not always prevent errors.
Dr. Kimberly Ferguson-Walter's cognitive security team at Leidos studies how AI-generated information affects human judgment, and their research shows AI summaries can introduce distortions that shape how readers interpret source material, even for users experienced or confident with AI tools.
This is especially consequential for intelligence analysis, which depends on independent judgment.
The research suggests targeted cues can help users recognize errors before incorporating them into their work.