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Claim Text: Across millions of math sessions by a group that ranged from fifth graders to college students, the researchers compared performance from before 2022, when ChatGPT first came out, with the work that followed its arrival.
Simplified Text: Researchers compared performance in millions of math sessions by students from fifth grade to college before and after ChatGPT's arrival in 2022.
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2022-01-01", "event": "ChatGPT release" }
Subject Tags: Artificial Intelligence Education Research
UUID: 39bbae55-ee9d-4877-88d0-58542192e3b4
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM (1 week ago)

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Will A.I. Make Your Brain Lazy? Here’s What the New Research Actually Shows.

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https://nytimes.com/interactive/2026/09/29/magazine/ai-chatbots-brain-development-study.html

New research suggests that while AI can improve performance on certain tasks, over-reliance on it can hinder critical thinking and long-term learning. The studies indicate that how AI is used, either as a shortcut or a learning aid, determines its impact on cognitive development.

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