Sam Altman says cognitive atrophy is one of the most overlooked risks of the AI era

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns that over-reliance on AI could lead to cognitive atrophy, urging people to 'stretch' their mental abilities. Researchers like Nataliya Kosmyna and Vivienne Ming highlight risks such as weakened cognitive skills and 'chronic substitution,' while Altman envisions a future where personalized AI enhances productivity but emphasizes the irreplaceable value of human judgment.