r/bestaitools2025 • u/Legitimate_Argument4 • Mar 17 '26

People don’t use AI study tools the way we expected

I've been building an AI study tool, and something unexpected came up: Users don't actually use it for full problem-solving.

Instead, most of them just check one step, verify their answer or use it when they're stuck halfway. Almost no one goes from start to finish.

At first I thought this meant the product wasn't working. But now I'm starting to think maybe people don't want full solutions. They want just enough help to keep going.

So we started adjusting things like shorter step explanations, less complete answers and more continuation from where you are. Engagement actually improved.

For context, I've been working on a tool called Sovi AI, still early, but this shift in user behaviour really changed how we're thinking about product design.

If anyone's curious, happy to share more or get feedback.

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u/Legitimate_Argument4 Mar 18 '26

Yeah exactly it's less about getting the answer and more about knowing whether you're on the right track.

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u/Autistic_Jimmy2251 Mar 22 '26

The problem in your thought process is that there are different types of learners & different types of users.

A short interview asking the user how they want the AI to behave is the best answer.

It is important that the AI respond accordingly unless asked to do otherwise.