Using AI for basic tasks damages a person’s intellect in just 10 minutes, study shows

A new preprint study tested 1,200 people on basic math and reading tasks with and without AI.

AI helped participants perform better at first, but when removed, they made more errors, skipped more questions, and persisted less.

Researchers warn that repeated reliance on AI could weaken long-term learning and problem-solving skills.

The study argues AI tools should support users’ thinking rather than do all the work for them.