I don't think this surprising in the least.

I work with a few Gen Z even before AI showed up they by and
large only care about the end result or just the answer and don't engage or try to learn or work anything out. Drives me sure I end up having to think for them to get a ticket closed quickly before they piss off the client. (1/2)

It's a generation raised on the internet. I dread to think what the world will be like with AI on its current trajectory for my little nieces snd nephew (currently 10 months, 4 & 4) when they reach adulthood

https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/professors-ai-destroying-students-thinking (2/2)

Professors Say AI Is Destroying Their Students’ Ability to Think

Over a dozen professors spoke of the grim effects that AI is having on their students, and what they're doing to push back against the tech.

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