Is AI Fooling You? Know how the thinking power of human brain is decreasing: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Do you resort to ChatGPT or other AI tools to solve your every small and big problem? If yes, then be careful. Researchers at MIT Media Lab have found in their recent study that people who use AI more for writing or problem solving, their brain activation is significantly reduced compared to those who do the work on their own.

3 big and scary truths of research

Decline in brain connectivity (Neural Disengagement): During the study, the authors found that when people wrote essays without any help, the ‘neural connectivity’ between different parts of their brain was the strongest. In contrast, this activation was found to be lowest among those using AI. Research says that “As external help (AI) increases, the brain network itself ‘scales down’ (less active).”

Poor effect on memory (Poor Recall): Surprisingly, most of the participants who wrote essays with the help of AI (about 83%) Couldn’t even remember what he had written in his article. When we let AI do its part, our brains don’t ‘internalize’ that information, causing our ability to remember to become weak.

Erosion of Critical Thinking: AI gives us quick answers, but it takes us away from the process of ‘deep thinking’. researchers it ‘Cognitive offloading’ (Cognitive Offloading), where we leave our difficult mental tasks to machines, due to which our ‘mental muscles’ start weakening.

More danger for youth

Experts believe that this situation is more worrying for the youth. They are becoming dependent on AI like ‘autopilot’. The study found that when AI users were later asked to do the task without any help, their brain activity increased, but it never reached the level of people who were working independently from the beginning.

Preventive Measures: How to Stay ‘Intellectually Active’?

Take as a supplement, not a substitute: Don’t think of AI as your ‘replacement’. First think yourself, then take feedback from AI.

Writing Practice: Make a habit of writing or thinking on pen and paper without any digital tool for at least 15-20 minutes every day.

Verification: Cross-check the information given by AI. This process will keep your mind active.