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AI Reliance May Harm Cognitive Skills, Psychologist Warns

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A psychologist suggests over-reliance on AI tools like chatbots and social media can lead to cognitive offloading, reduced critical thinking, and automation bias. This bypasses the mental effort needed for neural development, potentially atrophying cognitive skills. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

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Introducing deliberate 'friction' into daily routines can strengthen cognitive abilities by encouraging manual problem-solving and reducing passive AI engagement.

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Meta's Muse AI agent, while convenient, may exacerbate cognitive offloading, reducing mental effort and weakening neural pathways over time, potentially diminishing problem-solving skills and curiosity.

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The article highlights concerns from psychologist Carly Dober that overreliance on AI and addictive technologies may reduce cognitive effort, potentially weakening brain function and critical thinking. However, direct causal evidence and long-term impacts remain unspecified; controlled studies measuring neural changes and cognitive outcomes would clarify these effects.

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