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ChatGPT as a cognitive crutch: Evidence from a randomized controlled trial on knowledge retention https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.102287 "Study suggests that unrestricted ChatGPT use impaired long-term retention, likely by reducing the cognitive effort that supports durable memory. The findings align with cognitive offloading theory and the ‘desirable difficulties’ principle: while AI assistance may ease initial learning, it appears to undermine the effortful processes needed for robust learning." #learning