Three RCTs with 1,222 participants find AI dependence hurts once removed
derrikson · reddit · 2026-10-14
Across three randomized experiments with 1,222 participants, AI assistance initially improved performance, but once the assistant was removed, users performed worse than those who had never used AI. The studies only measured short-term effects, yet raise questions about over-dependence on AI for problem-solving.
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