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MIT Study Links ChatGPT Use to Decline in Critical Thinking and Cognitive Skills

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MIT Study Links ChatGPT Use to Decline in Critical Thinking and Cognitive Skills
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A study by MIT researchers found that using ChatGPT for essay writing may weaken neural connectivity and reduce critical thinking skills, as evidenced by EEG analysis and performance assessments, raising concerns about the long-term educational effects of relying on large language models.

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  2. ChatGPT's Impact On Our Brains According to an MIT Study  Time Magazine
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  4. What happens to memory, identity, and creativity when we no longer write alone?  Psychology Today
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