Study: ChatGPT users show up to 55% lower brain activity and memory degradation
simple_explorer1 · reddit · 2026-10-11
A Reddit post cites a BBC Future-covered study claiming that users relying on ChatGPT showed up to a 55% reduction in brain activity and signs of long-term memory degradation compared to those working unaided. If confirmed, this would be significant empirical evidence in the "cognitive offloading" debate, though details on methodology and sample size are not included in the post.
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