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Vivienne Ming
Coverage of Vivienne Ming in the Nexus archive.
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- 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.
- Why a neuroscientist worries outsourcing thinking to AI could weaken your brain's defenses against dementia
Vivienne Ming, a theoretical neuroscientist, warns that outsourcing cognitive tasks to AI could weaken cognitive reserve, a defense against dementia. She highlights studies showing AI use may reduce neural connectivity and hippocampal engagement, crucial for memory and aging resilience.