# Psychological impacts of artificial intelligence use

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/psychological-impacts-of-artificial-intelligence-use
> Updated: 2026-10-09T12:21:52.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Research indicates that the integration of artificial intelligence into daily tasks is creating complex psychological effects on users. An NEC survey found that while a majority of respondents felt AI expanded their freedom of thought and autonomy, a significant portion reported a decreased sense of achievement.

This decline in achievement is particularly noted among process-oriented users. Subsequent observations suggest these feelings are linked to deeper identity concerns, where individuals experience shame or discomfort because they believe achievements hold less value when assisted by machines. This can lead to fears regarding personal authenticity and social judgment, causing some users to hide their use of AI to avoid appearing less capable.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Artificial intelligence use linked to feelings of shame and identity concerns

Users often feel shame or identity crises when using artificial intelligence, fearing that machine assistance diminishes the perceived value of their personal achievements and authenticity.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/artificial-intelligence-use-linked-to-feelings-of-shame-and-identity-concerns

### 2026-09-27: NEC survey reveals AI expands freedom of thought but reduces sense of achievement

An NEC survey shows that while AI expands freedom of thought for many, it has led to a decrease in the sense of achievement for over 58% of users, particularly those focused on the task process.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nec-survey-reveals-ai-expands-freedom-of-thought-but-reduces-sense-of-achievement

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