Using AI for Just 10 Minutes Might Make You Lazy and Dumb, Study Shows

A multi-university study found that brief AI chatbot use can weaken users’ persistence and problem-solving once the tool is taken away.

Across three experiments with several hundred participants, people who used an AI assistant for about 10 minutes were more likely to quit or answer incorrectly afterward.

The researchers argue AI tools should be designed to support learning and skill-building, not just provide immediate answers.

The findings raise concerns that AI may boost short-term performance while eroding foundational thinking over time in education and workplaces.