AI chatbots may dull our thinking, MIT-led study suggests
TL;DR
New MIT Media Lab work shows heavy use of AI chatbots can dampen brain activity linked to creativity and memory, with evidence of poorer recall and a 'cognitive surrender' where users accept AI outputs without scrutiny. While AI can assist, overreliance may harm long-term cognition; experts advocate 'hybrid intelligence'—thinking first, using AI to challenge later—and strategies like nemesis prompts to keep minds engaged.
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