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But new research suggests they may struggle with something humans do every day: staying focused on the task at hand when distractions get in the way.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Entry-level workers, on the other hand, may benefit: AI can compress the learning curve, allowing less-experienced people to perform at higher levels sooner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Alice, on the other hand, lets it all out, leaving Walker feeling “light as a feather. Everything that woman felt went down the lens, so in the end, I actually felt good.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"You're not going to lose a finger, but it would feel like trapping your hand in a car door – it would certainly ruin your day," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Not as dangerous as a man with only one good hand and arm.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes