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Why a neuroscientist worries outsourcing thinking to AI could weaken your brain's defenses against dementia
Vivienne Ming, a theoretical neuroscientist, warns that outsourcing cognitive tasks to AI could weaken cognitive reserve, a defense against dementia. She highlights studies showing AI use may reduce neural connectivity and hippocampal engagement, crucial for memory and aging resilience.
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