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Navigating the 'You're the One' Pattern: AI's Impact on College Freshmen

As a new academic year begins, college freshmen face unique challenges, including the subtle yet powerful influence of AI. Dr. Jeremy Heffner highlights a phenomenon he calls the "You're the One" pattern, where AI language models may inadvertently foster a sense of unique isolation and dependency in vulnerable students.

By Dr. Matthew Lynch · August 4, 2026 · 4 min read

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