A new study from MIT’s Media Lab has raised alarms over the potential cognitive and emotional impact of AI tools like ChatGPT, especially on younger users.
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Researchers found that those who used ChatGPT regularly showed reduced brain activity in areas linked to memory and attention. Over time, users also became slower and more dependent on copy-pasting, suggesting a drop in mental engagement.
Another study noted increased feelings of loneliness and emotional reliance among users who frequently interacted with ChatGPT, especially through text.
