Does leaning on AI tools for schoolwork weaken students' ability to think for themselves?
A study reported on October 13, 2026 found that using AI for as little as 10 minutes can erode a person's ability to persist at difficult tasks.
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Did calculators weaken students' ability to do arithmetic? Why yes they did. But not in ways that made much difference. I find it amusing when clerks can't make change in their heads, but it hasn't resulted in a crisis of civilization. AI is different. It is a wonderful aid in producing better work. I use it often for research and proofreading. It is a debilitating crutch when used to do the work for you.