General · 19 June 2026

Chatbot overuse can harm your critical thinking

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.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 June 2026 at 14:48

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