EP 553: Does AI Cause Brain Rot? What MIT's Viral Research Got Wrong

Does AI cause brain rot? If you read media coverage of MIT's recent viral study, you'd think yes. But that study completely missed the point of AI. Join us to figure out the truth behind the study, and how you should be using AI to make sure it's more than brain rot. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo. Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineup Website: YourEverydayAI.com Email The Show: info@youreverydayai.com Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn Topics Covered in This Episode: MIT Study on AI Brain Rot Flaws in MIT's Viral AI Research Media Sensationalism on ChatGPT Proper AI Usage and Brain Health Cognitive Debt Hypothesis and AI Effective AI Tools for Critical Thinking AI's Role in Skill Augmentation AI in Education: Microsoft & Harvard Studies Timestamps: 00:00 "Everyday AI: Podcast & Newsletter" 07:22 Media Misunderstands AI Research 11:00 Testing AI with Random Participants 13:43 "Students' Essays Rely on AI" 16:38 Critique of MIT Study 19:49 AI Use: Avoid Skill Erosion 23:15 AI Enhances Learning and Decision-Making 27:02 "AI: Tool or Shortcut?" 28:42 Augmented Intelligence Over AI Dependency 32:22 "No-Code AI for Business Growth" Keywords: AI brain rot, MIT study, ChatGPT brain activity, cognitive debt, memory failure, brainpower, large language models, ChatGPT essays, formulaic writing, AI brain impact, neural connectivity, creativity focus, thought partner, AI critical thinking, cognitive outcomes, AI study findings, ChatGPT users, bias in AI writing, educational outcomes, personalized AI tutor, AI and intelligence, AI shortcuts, brain augmentation, consultant AI use, interactive AI. Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info)