AI is eating our brains. MIT study: Your brain on ChatGPT
a year ago
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- Study examines cognitive cost of using LLMs in educational essay writing.
- Participants divided into LLM, Search Engine, and Brain-only groups.
- EEG used to measure cognitive engagement and neural connectivity.
- LLM group showed weakest neural connectivity and low essay ownership.
- Brain-only group exhibited strongest neural networks and highest ownership.
- LLM-to-Brain participants had weaker connectivity; Brain-to-LLM showed better recall.
- Findings suggest LLM use may decrease learning skills over time.
- Study highlights cognitive and practical impacts of AI in education.