When used in creative pursuits, generative AI helps people accomplish wonders. But when used in strictly business problem-solving contexts, it’s essentially a flop. That’s the word from Boston ...

Brief use, big impact: Researchers found that minutes of direct AI-assisted problem-solving reduced users’ performance and persistence compared to those who never used AI. Accuracy still elusive: ...

AI assistants are meant to make their users more capable. However, one study suggests they might undermine users' abilities.

Rapid skill decline: After only ten minutes of using AI for direct answers, participants performed worse and gave up more often than those who avoided AI entirely. Use method matters: Using AI for ...

Artificial intelligence is disrupting professional workplaces with systems like ChatGPT and Gemini. A study found that people mistrust AI for the wrong reasons while trusting it for tasks where it ...

Nobody should be so short-sighted or so old-fashioned as to write off the power of being able to fill knowledge gaps on demand. Yet this phenomenon is often attributed to a growing critical thinking ...