AI and social media are rotting your brain cells, warns research

New research from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that AI tools like ChatGPT might hinder deep learning. While offering quick answers, they can lead to shallower knowledge and less original thought compared to traditional web searches. Effortful learning, like navigating multiple sources, fosters better understanding, a concept known as 'desirable difficulty'.

AI and social media are rotting your brain cells, warns research
New research from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that AI tools like ChatGPT might hinder deep learning. While offering quick answers, they can lead to shallower knowledge and less original thought compared to traditional web searches. Effortful learning, like navigating multiple sources, fosters better understanding, a concept known as 'desirable difficulty'.