A new MIT study suggests that using AI writing assistants like ChatGPT can lead to what researchers call "cognitive debt" - a state where outsourcing mental effort weakens learning and critical thinking. The findings raise important questions about how large language models (LLMs) shape our brains and writing skills, especially in education.<br /> The article MIT study shows 'cognitive debt' through ChatGPT - here’s what it means in real-world practice appeared first on THE DECODER. [...]
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