AIBearisharXiv – CS AI · Apr 77/10
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AI Assistance Reduces Persistence and Hurts Independent Performance
A new study of 1,222 participants found that AI assistance, while improving short-term performance, significantly reduces human persistence and impairs independent performance after only brief 10-minute interactions. The research suggests current AI systems act as short-sighted collaborators that condition users to expect immediate answers, potentially undermining long-term skill acquisition and learning.