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Live Science · October 26, 2026 · On the brief until November 9, 2026

10 minutes is all it takes for AI assistance to erode your motivation, study shows

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Researchers found that using an AI chatbot for brief problem-solving exercises reduced participants' persistence on subsequent math and reading tasks. When the tool was removed, users were more likely to skip unassisted questions and fail. This evidence shows instructors and researchers that automated help can quickly erode the effort required for independent learning.

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