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Generative AI acts as a multiplier for intrinsic motivation rather than a substitute for it. Students with low motivation will use AI to bypass learning, while those with high motivation will use it to deepen understanding.

Impact: Pedagogical strategies must prioritize cultivating intrinsic motivation and curiosity, as AI tools will amplify these traits rather than create them from scratch.

— from AI in Education: Process Over Product · Kollegin KI· Feb 17, 2026