A recent study by MIT's Media Lab examined the cognitive effects of AI tool usage on students over four months. It found that those who extensively used AI for tasks such as essay writing exhibited weaker brain connectivity and lower memory retention, indicating diminished cognitive engagement. Additionally, participants reported a fading sense of ownership over their work. The study involved 54 students from five universities monitored using Electroencephalography to assess brainwave activity, revealing potentially harmful long-term implications of heavy AI reliance on cognitive functions.
Participants who relied entirely on AI to assist in writing essays demonstrated weaker brain connectivity and lower memory retention. Their cognitive functions did not improve over time, suggesting potential long-term effects from over-reliance on AI tools.
The findings indicate that using AI tools can lead to a diminished sense of ownership over work, causing students' brains to become less engaged and reliant on external aids for cognitive tasks.
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