I Watched AI Go from Hype to Helpful , 5 Shifts That Feel Unreal
February 16, 2026
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Through ten months of sustained dialogue with AI, my way of thinking - and acting - began to change. This article is a personal observation of how long-term interaction with AI can resemble a form of cognitive "study abroad," even without physical travel.
