MIT strapped EEGs to people writing essays with ChatGPT, a search engine, or nothing. The ChatGPT group had the weakest brain connectivity, and couldn’t quote the essay they’d written minutes earlier.
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A study found that participants writing essays with ChatGPT showed weaker brain connectivity and poorer recall compared to those using a search engine or nothing, suggesting reliance on AI may reduce cognitive engagement.
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