EP 553: Does AI Cause Brain Rot? What MIT's Viral Research Got Wrong

Listen to this episode from Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast on Spotify. Does AI cause brain rot? If you read media coverage of MIT's recent viral study, you'd think yes. But that study completely missed the point of AI. Join us to figure out the truth behind the study, and how you should be using AI to make sure it's more than brain rot. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: [email protected] with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:MIT Study on AI Brain RotFlaws in MIT's Viral AI ResearchMedia Sensationalism on ChatGPTProper AI Usage and Brain HealthCognitive Debt Hypothesis and AIEffective AI Tools for Critical ThinkingAI's Role in Skill AugmentationAI in Education: Microsoft & Harvard StudiesTimestamps:00:00 "Everyday AI: Podcast & Newsletter"07:22 Media Misunderstands AI Research11:00 Testing AI with Random Participants13:43 "Students' Essays Rely on AI"16:38 Critique of MIT Study19:49 AI Use: Avoid Skill Erosion23:15 AI Enhances Learning and Decision-Making27:02 "AI: Tool or Shortcut?"28:42 Augmented Intelligence Over AI Dependency32:22 "No-Code AI for Business Growth"Keywords:AI brain rot, MIT study, ChatGPT brain activity, cognitive debt, memory failure, brainpower, large language models, ChatGPT essays, formulaic writing, AI brain impact, neural connectivity, creativity focus, thought partner, AI critical thinking, cognitive outcomes, AI study findings, ChatGPT users, bias in AI writing, educational outcomes, personalized AI tutor, AI and intelligence, AI shortcuts, brain augmentation, consultant AI use, interactive AI.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Make NotebookLM your personal expert. Try it at notebooklm.google.com Make NotebookLM your personal expert. Try it at notebooklm.google.com