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Grace Liu
Coverage of Grace Liu in the Nexus archive.
- Generative AI’s power sparks fears of dumbing humans down
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are raising concerns about their impact on human cognitive abilities, with studies suggesting they may weaken memory, decision-making, and critical thinking over time. Researchers highlight 'cognitive offloading' as a risk, where reliance on AI reduces opportunities for learning and persistence. Experts warn that AI's adaptability across intellectual tasks could exacerbate this trend.