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Get the free app no ads · no paywallTechnology · 19 June 2026
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A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology suggests that relying too much on chatbots can make it harder to think critically. It also found that over-dependence on AI could decrease our ability to spot misinformation. Researchers tracked 67 participants over four weeks, quizzing them on news headlines and images.
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