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MIT Study Links ChatGPT Use to Cognitive Decline in Young People

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Source: The Conversation
MIT Study Links ChatGPT Use to Cognitive Decline in Young People
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A recent MIT study suggests that using ChatGPT for writing can lead to decreased cognitive engagement and potential 'cognitive debt,' but the findings are preliminary and may be influenced by study design. The article emphasizes the importance of integrating AI thoughtfully into education, similar to how calculators were regulated, to enhance learning without reducing critical thinking skills.

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