Study of 102 students finds AI use reinforces the illusion of understanding
robertonappe · x · 2026-10-19
A study by the University of Chile and Cenia with 102 students found that the sense of understanding after reading a ChatGPT answer is often overestimated — AI use amplifies overconfidence in one's own comprehension. The accompanying article outlines related cognitive effects: memory externalization (a Google Effect analog), faster output but shallower processing on complex tasks, and fragmented attention undermining deep focus, and suggests deliberate usage habits to avoid cognitive dependence.
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