Using ChatGPT? It might make you stupid, study finds

[Rimmer]

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

[brewsterbudgen]

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

[Woke to Sounds]

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

 

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

[faraday]

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:

 

[Hummin]

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.

[faraday]

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..🤣😊

[faraday]

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...??

[NorthernRyland]

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.

[Rimmer]

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.

[Quentin Zen]

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.  

 

[CatCage]

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.

[save the frogs]

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. 

 

[brewsterbudgen]

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?

[jvs]

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!

 

[Photoguy21]

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

[faraday]

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...🤣

[Photoguy21]

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.

[Hummin]

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

[jvs]

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.

[Hummin]

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