Sounds a bit like Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu. Though the aliens there take an active role in hindering humanity's ability to develop technology.
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Yeah that is my first thought. I think it is really explored in the Dark Forest?
I am sure there are other examples though.
Can't remember large parts of the story but reminds me a bit of Childhood's End by Arthur C Clarke
More of a short story than a book, but it could be "The Martyr" by Poul Anderson
I think there was something along those lines in this PBS Space time video. Maybe they mention the book or it's mentioned in the comments.