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Berkeley study: ten minutes of AI use weakens persistence
Original: Yeah so like, don't. https:// news.berkeley.edu/2026/10/09/u sing-ai-for-just-10-minutes-erodes-your-ability-to-persist-
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley report that using AI tools for as little as ten minutes can erode a person's ability to persist at difficult tasks. The finding is drawing attention online, with many readers concluding that people should limit reliance on AI assistance when tackling hard problems.
Why now: A new Berkeley study on AI's effect on mental persistence touches widespread anxieties about over-reliance on AI tools.
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