§ VIIOrigin & Attribution
Origin.
“The Lisa Latte Effect is a proposed conceptual framework introduced by Jason T. Wade in 2026. It describes the confusion between accessing AI-generated intelligence and possessing the independent knowledge, judgment, and experience required to evaluate or apply it.”
Author
Jason T. Wade
Jason T. Wade is associated with BackTier and hosts the AI Visibility Podcast. He introduced the Lisa Latte Effect in 2026.
Suggested citation
Wade, J. T. (2026). The Lisa Latte Effect: When AI Makes You Think You're Smarter Than You Are.