Large language model chat bots like ChatGPT are not just plagiarism engines, they're also learned-helplessness engines.
I've seen student in my psychology courses who don't just go to ChatGPT and their first source of information, which is already problematic, but their only one. They downright refuse to try anything else and when it inevitably doesn't help them, they panic and give up, even when offered alternatives.
It's really worrying to observe. Especially in an academic setting where it's important to consult actual sources that are verifiable, and to learn the skills needed for that kind of literature research.
But despite our university teaching these skills early and repeatedly, some students got lulled into thinking that these machines will do it all for them.
The fact that it's easy is just too seductive, no matter whether the result is actually correct or even useful at all. Anything that is hard or time consuming just isn't even considered an option.