Using ChatGPT? It might make you stupid, study finds

 

Using AI could impact your ability to learn, think and remember, a new study has found. 

Students who used large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT to write essays showed to have poorer memory, reduced brain activity and weaker engagement than those who used other methods, the study found.

Researchers at MIT Media Lab measured electrical activity in the brain to track 54 students over several essay-writing sessions.

One group used ChatGPT, another used Google and the last had no external help at all. 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14826907/Using-ChatGPT-make-you-stupid-study-finds.html

Oh dear!  Who would have thought? Thanks Daily Mail. 🤣

Chat PTG - and all A.I. - can suck it.

 

Real men use their God given brains to figure stuff out.

Probably right to a certain extent. I wanted some stats on Diabetes, comparing uk to Thailand. 

 

Of course I got the answers in seconds, but there was no effort on my behalf.

 

When we're looking for summink, in our search we discover other things, learn about associated stuff.

 

Here's the diabetes facts:

 

11 minutes ago, Rimmer said:

Using ChatGPT? It might make you stupid, study finds

 

Using AI could impact your ability to learn, think and remember, a new study has found. 

Students who used large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT to write essays showed to have poorer memory, reduced brain activity and weaker engagement than those who used other methods, the study found.

Researchers at MIT Media Lab measured electrical activity in the brain to track 54 students over several essay-writing sessions.

One group used ChatGPT, another used Google and the last had no external help at all. 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14826907/Using-ChatGPT-make-you-stupid-study-finds.html

It is easy to look up things you already know something about, and hit their sources for back up credibility.

 

Saves me hips of time especially when you are a bit challenged with to many thumbs and dyslexia 

 

Sometimes I need to read three times, and two times I can read  different mesning than it actually stands there. So if you are consensus about what you reading, I find AI great. 

 

So, I'm trying to get better by trying and not using to much confusing tools.

5 minutes ago, Woke to Sounds said:

Chat PTG - and all A.I. - can suck it.

 

Real men use their God given brains to figure stuff out.

 

Jokes aside, though & referring to my diabetes search.

 

I was convinced that Thailand had a higher incidence of it. My theory, was wrong & my train of thought has led me on a better path, more quickly. 

 

Buy then, it is the daily mail & they are, full of shyte. mostly.

 

I'll ask ChatGPT if my opinion is correct..🤣😊

While we're on the subject, does anyone use ChatGPT plus? It's 750 baht/month & don't know if I'll get more benefit or more lazy..

Anyone...??

22 minutes ago, Rimmer said:

Students who used large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT to write essays showed to have poorer memory, reduced brain activity and weaker engagement than those who used other methods, the study found.

 

If you don't use it you lose it. Offload enough of your thinking to a computer and will forget how to think.

So I asked Chat GPT for a comment on this and here is what it said:

 

Thanks for raising this. Here's a thoughtful and honest response ChatGPT might give to that Mail Online article:

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Response:

It's true that relying too heavily on AI tools like ChatGPT can affect how deeply we engage with material—just as overreliance on calculators can reduce math fluency or GPS can weaken navigation skills. If users passively accept answers without thinking critically or making an effort to understand, it can lead to reduced retention and cognitive engagement, as suggested by the study.

However, it's not the tool itself that's the problem—it's how it's used.

When used actively and thoughtfully—such as to brainstorm ideas, ask questions, clarify concepts, or get feedback on writing—ChatGPT can enhance learning and even improve memory retention through interactive dialogue. It's similar to having a tutor on demand.

So, the key is this: Use ChatGPT as a supplement, not a substitute. Think of it as a partner in learning, not a shortcut. Just like with any technology, the quality of the outcome depends on the intentions and habits of the user.

people said don't use computers

smartphones only one hour a day

no eggs

eggs

no eggs

coffee ok

coffee bad

Bitcoin bad

buy houses, then the crash

green tea cures cancer, sponsored by a Green Tea compnay

weed is bad

weed is good

weed is bad

red wine ok

red wine not ok

vitamins ok

not ok

never ends.  

 

If anyone blindly believes a study, I have some bridges to sell you on the Sun.  

 

17 minutes ago, faraday said:

While we're on the subject, does anyone use ChatGPT plus? It's 750 baht/month & don't know if I'll get more benefit or more lazy..

Anyone...??

 

I still use the free version but it does have a daily cap on what you can ask it.

11 hours ago, Woke to Sounds said:

Chat PTG - and all A.I. - can suck it.

 

Real men use their God given brains to figure stuff out.

 

No,

You can save a lot of time.

And anyway, the internet is already an AI, but mostly human.

We always need to look things up.

 

You can ask ChatGPT if you have a business idea. It will give you pretty good advice. 

 

50 minutes ago, Woke to Sounds said:

Chat PTG - and all A.I. - can suck it.

 

Real men use their God given brains to figure stuff out.

Do 'real men' also not use Google or the internet?

Yeah when i see a ten year old who can not add 5 plus seven without the use of his phone.

People are stupid and it is only getting worse.

Not only AI or chat PTG,people drive into lakes and canals because google maps told them to!

 

If you have to use such software you are obviously not too bright up top.

2 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

If you have to use such software you are obviously not too bright up top.

Yea & photo-editing s/w too...🤣

3 minutes ago, faraday said:

Yea & photo-editing s/w too...🤣

In your case I am sure it is. But don't worry some day both you brain cells will meet up.

1 hour ago, Quentin Zen said:

people said don't use computers

smartphones only one hour a day

no eggs

eggs

no eggs

coffee ok

coffee bad

Bitcoin bad

buy houses, then the crash

green tea cures cancer, sponsored by a Green Tea compnay

weed is bad

weed is good

weed is bad

red wine ok

red wine not ok

vitamins ok

not ok

never ends.  

 

If anyone blindly believes a study, I have some bridges to sell you on the Sun.  

 

There is a fine limit for some, while others follows the fluctuations of the markeds.

 

If you bought a house and land before 2008,maintained it,  and still holds it? You won? Right

 

The land might be worth more than you ever invested and used for maintenance. 

 

If you have deficiency of vitamins, you need vitamins, so backed up knownledge might help to take the right decisions. Not black and white

37 minutes ago, Hummin said:

There is a fine limit for some, while others follows the fluctuations of the markeds.

 

If you bought a house and land before 2008,maintained it,  and still holds it? You won? Right

 

The land might be worth more than you ever invested and used for maintenance. 

 

If you have deficiency of vitamins, you need vitamins, so backed up knownledge might help to take the right decisions. Not black and white

Indeed,common sense is not as common as it used to be.

14 minutes ago, jvs said:

Indeed,common sense is not as common as it used to be.

 

Well, doesn't look good for the modern world, The West

 

Look at Thailand ranking compared to where we come from. Who would have thought 😁😉

 

https://international-iq-test.com/en/test/IQ_by_country

2 hours ago, Quentin Zen said:

people said don't use computers

smartphones only one hour a day

no eggs

eggs

no eggs

coffee ok

coffee bad

Bitcoin bad

buy houses, then the crash

green tea cures cancer, sponsored by a Green Tea compnay

weed is bad

weed is good

weed is bad

red wine ok

red wine not ok

vitamins ok

not ok

never ends.  

 

If anyone blindly believes a study, I have some bridges to sell you on the Sun.  

 

Like most things the secret is in moderation and control of use.

No one cap fits all.

2 hours ago, faraday said:

While we're on the subject, does anyone use ChatGPT plus? It's 750 baht/month & don't know if I'll get more benefit or more lazy..

Anyone...??

 

Yes, I use it. It's very useful. I never did use the free version, I went straight in with the paid tier so I have nothing to compare it to - been using it and a couple of other paid services for a few years now.

 

I've used them since they got better at providing results than google for specific types of questions.

 

I don't use it to think for me, I ask it very specific technical questions and it provides answers, not always correct but mostly correct. The thing is, I'm smart enough to know when it's talking rubbish and point it out and the response is typically 'You're right to point that out, here is a reviewed answer' or something like that.

 

But I generally know what I'm talking about when using it - I'm just asking for details on something very specific like a linux commands parameter format or a database structure inside a well known open source system and how one thing relates to another inside the system in the databases, etc, even if I know little about that system I can very quickly determine if it's wrong and tell it so - then it will come back with a corrected answer.

Sometimes with technical questions like this it may be referring to an older or newer version of whatever it is I'm using so it's not entirely wrong - just wrong for my specific use case.

Now if I'm looking for something very specific that is more suited to a keyword search I will use google. Just knowing the difference between these 2 type of search / query is half the job.

 

It's demonstrated on this forum, by those who just paste in Grok results as if they were wielding the ultimate debating weapon, or will dismiss an argument because "AI has nothing to say about it". Real intelligence ends where artificial intelligence begins.

8 hours ago, Hummin said:

 

Well, doesn't look good for the modern world, The West

 

Look at Thailand ranking compared to where we come from. Who would have thought 😁😉

 

https://international-iq-test.com/en/test/IQ_by_country

 

Why does everyone always bang on about how dumb Russians are ? 

 

Thailand compared to where we come from ?  Speak for.yourself. 

2 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

Why does everyone always bang on about how dumb Russians are ? 

 

Thailand compared to where we come from ?  Speak for.yourself. 

 

You got offended? 

 

There are several IQ tests showing different results, so calm down, but in all of them there is the same top 5 more or less. 

 

Never said Russians are stupid, 

Just now, Hummin said:

 

You got offended? 

 

There are several IQ tests showing different results, so calm down, but in all of them there is the same top 5 more or less. 

 

Never said Russians are stupid, 

 

Im not offended why would i be ?

 

Nor did I say that you made a remark about Russia. Comprehension seems to be lacking with you.

 

Carry on.

10 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

Im not offended why would i be ?

 

Nor did I say that you made a remark about Russia. Comprehension seems to be lacking with you.

 

Carry on.

Stop drinking 🧐🤗

So does using CNN, MSNBC, ABC, BBC, more so intact, just look at the threads posted in the political soapbox

8 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Stop drinking 🧐🤗

 

19 years sober from alcohol. Cheers.

10 hours ago, Quentin Zen said:

people said don't use computers

smartphones only one hour a day

no eggs

eggs

no eggs

coffee ok

coffee bad

Bitcoin bad

buy houses, then the crash

green tea cures cancer, sponsored by a Green Tea compnay

weed is bad

weed is good

weed is bad

red wine ok

red wine not ok

vitamins ok

not ok

never ends.  

 

If anyone blindly believes a study, I have some bridges to sell you on the Sun.  

 

I would report you for posting that coffee is bad, but I haven't had my first daily cup of coffee yet and I can't remember how to report a post.