Research shows that over-reliance on AI reduces brain activity, writes Forbes. MIT Media Lab 2025 experiments revealed that users of generative neural networks have a deterioration in functional connectivity between brain regions and a decreased ability to memorize the arguments of their own essays. In addition, the use of AI sometimes creates a false sense of expertise: a person trusts the algorithm without checking the information, which reduces critical thinking.
On the other hand, AI can enhance creativity. For professionals and experienced users, it becomes a tool for empowerment: automating routine tasks allows them to focus on complex projects and creative experiments, creating new neural connections. Neural networks help to combine knowledge from different fields, stimulate visual and musical creativity and form a new type of artistic expression.
The experts’ key conclusion: AI does not make humans “stupider”, it only requires skills for informed use. Children and teenagers need to learn to ask questions, question and verify sources, and adults need to accompany the process of mastering the technology. Generative AI is not a substitute for thinking, but a tool that, with the right approach, helps you think deeper and more effectively, instead of just saving mental effort.
