MIT study shows ChatGPT reshapes student brain function and reduces creativity when used from the start
A study led by MIT has found that using generative AI tools like ChatGPT for essay writing can reduce students' cognitive engagement, leading to decreased brain connectivity and long-term memory formation. The research suggests that starting writing tasks without AI and then incorporating AI support enhances brain connectivity, while beginning with AI assistance may hinder neural network activation and result in less creative and engaging essays.