'ChatGPT impacts brain activity negatively': MIT study
MIT researchers found that people who used ChatGPT for writing essays showed less creativity and weaker brain connections than those who used Google Search or just their own brains.
Over time, the ChatGPT group started copying more from the AI and remembered less of what they worked on.
Brain scans revealed differences in engagement levels
Participants were split into three groups: one used ChatGPT, another used Google Search, and a third went tool-free.
Brain scans revealed that the "brain-only" group was more engaged, happier with their work, and had better memory integration.
Balance is the key, say experts
Lead researcher Nataliya Kosmyna warns that while AI can be handy, relying on it too much—especially when you're young—could slow cognitive growth.
Experts say balance is key: using tech is fine, but don't let it do all your thinking for you.