Does AI make us smarter or more dependent?

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What happened

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of how people learn, solve problems and construct knowledge.

Yet whether AI strengthens human intelligence or encourages excessive dependence remains an open question.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:03:15 UTC.

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