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THE DECODERPublished: Apr 18, 2026, 22:00 JST

Brief AI assistance usage significantly impairs independent problem-solving abilities, according to joint US-UK research

Brief AI assistance usage significantly impairs independent problem-solving abilities, according to joint US-UK research

A new study from researchers in the US and UK demonstrates that just 10-15 minutes of using AI as an answer tool measurably weakens problem-solving skills

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