A recent study examines the cognitive effects of using ChatGPT versus traditional research methods, revealing significant differences in engagement. Participants using ChatGPT exhibited weaker neural connectivity and struggled with quoting their work accurately, raising concerns about cognitive costs associated with relying on AI. While the findings focus on essay writing in education, they suggest broader implications for AI's role in research and academic performance. The study urges further inquiry into the effects of AI on cognitive function, particularly as its use in higher education increases.
Brain-only participants exhibited the strongest, most distributed networks; Search Engine users showed moderate engagement; and LLM users displayed the weakest connectivity.
LLM users also struggled to accurately quote their own work. Our findings highlight potential cognitive costs.
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