MIT Study Links ChatGPT Use to Decline in Critical Thinking and Cognitive Skills

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A study by MIT researchers found that students using ChatGPT showed lower brain engagement and performed worse on essays compared to those using Google or no aid, suggesting that reliance on AI like ChatGPT may impair critical thinking skills and lead to 'cognitive debt.'
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