arXiv AI

AI advice suppresses people's willingness to say "I don't know", even when the advice is wrong and accuracy is incentivized

arXiv:2607. 13562v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Knowing when to say "I don't know" is fundamental to human judgment, yet AI assistants offer a fluent answer to almost any question.

arXiv AI
Aug 5

AI Assistance Reduces Persistence and Hurts Independent Performance

arXiv:2604. 04721v3 Announce Type: replace Abstract: People often optimize for long-term goals in collaboration: A mentor or companion doesn't just answer questions, but also scaffolds learning, tracks progress, and prioritizes the other person's growth over immediate results.

By Grace Liu, Brian Christian, Tsvetomira Dumbalska, Michiel A. Bakker, Rachit Dubey