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Apr 7, 2026 · Industry Insights

Can AI Assistants Sharpen or Dull Student Thinking? Insights from a Nature Study of 698 Chinese Undergraduates

A Nature‑published survey of 698 Chinese university students reveals that while perceiving AI tools as highly intelligent can boost critical‑analysis skills, excessive immersion leads to dependence that sharply reduces independent thinking, with notable gender differences in perceived intelligence and reliance.