Using AI for just minutes reduces focus and persistence, new study warns

(NewsNation) — Artificial intelligence continues to transform daily life, but researchers say even brief use may have downsides.

A study conducted by scientists from Carnegie Mellon, Oxford, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of California, Los Angeles found that the technology can affect cognitive function and problem-solving abilities in a relatively short period.

“We show that just 10-15 minutes of AI interaction can result in significant impairments in independent performance and persistence — capacities that are foundational to lifelong learning,” the study said. “If brief exposure produces measurable erosion, the cumulative effects of daily AI use over months or years may be profound and difficult........

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