Generation of “stupid” is produced when overreliance on LLMs like ChatGPT reduces cognitive engagement and learning skills. This study shows that students using LLMs to write essays exhibited weaker neural connectivity, lower memory recall, and reduced ownership of their work compared to those who relied solely on their own brains. While LLMs provide immediate convenience, they appear to diminish critical thinking, deep processing, and knowledge retention, suggesting that habitual use could lead to a generation less capable of independent reasoning and learning. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.08872
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