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The Royal Museums Greenwich has cautioned that the speed of modern AI chatbots may undermine the very habits that drive scientific discovery. Director Paddy Rodgers argues that instant, polished responses can short‑circuit the curiosity, evidence‑weighing and investigative detours essential to learning. The warning comes as industry leaders like Sam Altman promote metered AI services sold like utilities, heightening concerns that reasoning could become a on‑demand commodity rather than a practiced skill. Experts urge users to treat AI as a research aid, not a final verdict. Ler mais

A recent study compared students writing essays with and without the assistance of a generative AI tool. Participants who used the AI showed lower levels of brain activity and reduced mental connectivity, while those who wrote without assistance exhibited higher engagement. The findings raise concerns about the potential for AI tools to encourage mental shortcuts, diminish critical thinking, and amplify bias if not used responsibly. Researchers emphasize the need for further investigation and for users to remain critical of both AI outputs and media coverage of such studies. Ler mais