Archive · 21 Jun 2025

MIT Study: ChatGPT Use May Weaken Brain Engagement in Students

MIT Study: ChatGPT Use May Weaken Brain Engagement in Students

MIT researchers studied how using ChatGPT affects students' brains when writing essays.

They found those using ChatGPT showed less brain activity, struggled to remember what they wrote, and felt less connected to their work.

Essays written with ChatGPT seemed fine at first but lacked originality.

The study suggests that while AI can support learning, it can be harmful if used too much during crucial learning phases.

It is like using training wheels all the time.

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