The Double Edge of AI Assistance: Eroding Persistence and Self-Reliance

As AI assistance becomes increasingly prevalent in workplaces and education, this finding reveals a critical paradox: while these tools enhance short-term productivity, they may simultaneously undermine users' intrinsic ability to persist through challenges and develop independent problem-solving skills. Understanding this trade-off is essential as organizations grapple with the long-term cognitive and developmental costs of widespread AI adoption.