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Wharton researchers coined ‘cognitive surrender’ to describe what happens when people let AI think for them
June 20, 2026
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The Next Web reports on Wharton researchers who coined the term “cognitive surrender” to describe people letting AI think for them. Based on a January study by Steven Shaw and Gideon Nave, the piece points to a growing concern about overreliance on chatbots. That matters for readers because it connects AI use with judgment, learning, and decision-making, especially as AI tools become more common in school, work, and everyday problem-solving.
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