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ChatGPT can help people perform writing assignments faster and better, a new study¹ says. The artificial-intelligence (AI) tool is especially helpful for those who have relatively weak writing skills, boosting their performance to levels closer to those of more-proficient individuals.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-02270-9
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