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Warning for brain health over offloading deep-thinking skills to AI

A study has found AI use lifted homework scores and completion rates but also led to a drop in exam performance. Neuroscientist James Vickers says there are clear problems with offloading mental labour to AI.

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ABC AustraliaSep 20, 2026, 12:09 AM

Warning for brain health over offloading deep-thinking skills to AI

A study has found AI use lifted homework scores and completion rates but also led to a drop in exam performance. Neuroscientist James Vickers says there are clear problems with offloading mental labour to AI.

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