Not only was the writing consider to be “soulless”, but an MIT study just released found students using ChatGPT showed reduced brain activity in areas tied to memory, creativity, and decision-making—compared to using Google or writing unaided.
Here are five key points from a Time article:
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ChatGPT users showed less brain activity in areas tied to memory, creativity, and decision-making than those using Google or writing unaided.
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The writing produced with ChatGPT was rated as less creative and personal, described by experts as more “soulless.”
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Students preferred using ChatGPT, but neurologically it made their brains “go to sleep,” especially in key cognitive regions.
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MIT researchers suggest ChatGPT may hinder critical thinking if overused for tasks requiring originality or problem-solving.
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The study raises concerns about AI dependence in education, urging schools to rethink how tools like ChatGPT are integrated into learning.
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It’s a wake-up call for how we integrate AI into learning and work.
AI should enhance our thinking, not replace it.
