Study shows ten minutes of AI usage weakens perseverance on difficult problem-solving
10/10/2026 — 10/11, 16:15·2 sources (all)·2 reports (all)
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- A study presented at the Conference on Language Modeling found that relying on AI tools for just ten minutes can diminish users' focus and p…
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In a peer-reviewed study presented at the Conference on Language Modeling and reported on October 10, 2026, researchers found that relying on AI tools for just ten minutes diminishes people's focus and persistence when tackling difficult tasks. The research team conducted a series of randomized controlled trials with 1,222 online participants to test how quickly cognitive endurance declines. The first experiment split 354 participants into two groups, with one group using ChatGPT for problem-solving assistance. Although the AI group initially achieved higher accuracy, they struggled once the AI tool was removed after 12 questions. A second, larger experiment involving 667 participants yielded identical results, showing that participants tended to give up or make mistakes without AI, whereas the independent group maintained better persistence and performance. A third experiment involving 201 participants using SAT reading comprehension questions reached a similar conclusion, confirming that excessive reliance on AI for answers weakens cognitive abilities.
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Latest turnAccording to cnBeta, a new study led by researchers at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley found that brief use of AI tools can have an immediate impact on psychological states when solving difficult problems. The study shows that interacting with AI for just 10 minutes can reduce individuals' willingness to persist and exert effort on subsequent challenging tasks.
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According to cnBeta, a new study led by researchers at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley found that brief use of AI tools can have an immediate impact on psychological states when solving difficult problems. The study shows that interacting with AI for just 10 minutes can reduce individuals' willingness to persist and exert effort on subsequent challenging tasks.
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According to Solidot, a study presented at the Conference on Language Modeling found that relying on AI tools for just ten minutes weakens focus and perseverance on difficult tasks. Randomized controlled trials showed that once AI is removed, users who relied on it are more likely to give up or make mistakes compared to those who work independently.
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