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AI's Cognitive Hot Dog: A Threat to Human Thought

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New research suggests AI, like a "cognitive hot dog," may undermine human cognitive systems. Unlike computational models, a feedback-control system view better reflects evolutionary brain development and interaction with the environment. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

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Understanding our brains as dynamic feedback systems, rather than mere computers, could unlock AI's potential to enhance, not replace, our evolved cognitive abilities.

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The rapid integration of AI into education, as seen with ChatGPT's 900 million monthly users, may hinder the development of critical cognitive skills by reducing the need for independent thought and knowledge retention, potentially undermining long-term learning.

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The source argues that the computational model of the brain, widely used in AI, oversimplifies human cognition by ignoring evolutionary and feedback-control aspects. It suggests AI's pervasive use may undermine cognitive development, but lacks empirical evidence linking AI use to cognitive harm.

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