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AI assistance hinders student performance when control over help is removed

A study found that students with on-demand access to AI tools for help achieved less than half the performance gains compared to those who did not have control over when they received assistance. The research suggests that while offloading tasks to AI can be beneficial, relinquishing control over the learning process may hinder cognitive development and performance. AI

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IMPACT Suggests that over-reliance on AI for assistance may negatively impact learning outcomes and cognitive development in students.

RANK_REASON This is a commentary on a study about AI's impact on student performance, not a direct release or significant industry event.

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    > The students who had on-demand access achieved less than half the performance gains of those who had no say over when they got help. Offloading is fine. Givin

    > The students who had on-demand access achieved less than half the performance gains of those who had no say over when they got help. Offloading is fine. Giving up is another matter. Full article link: https://www. nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/05/06/ai-an d-the-danger-of-cognitive-surrend…