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Generative AIs Impact on Critical Thinking: A Growing Concern in Academia

The rise of AI tools like ChatGPT is causing alarm, as students and educators report overreliance, leading to a decline in critical thinking skills. This shift, which started a few years ago, turns learning opportunities into quick shortcuts, with users feeling dumber after habitual use. The impact extends beyond classrooms, affecting journalists, policymakers, and researchers. A recent study from MIT Media Lab shows that those relying on ChatGPT have the lowest levels of brain activity, accumulating cognitive debt. This raises questions about whether the convenience truly helps us or just dulls our edge, leaving us more dependent on tech that might not always serve our best interests.

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