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AI chatbots may be reducing users' cognitive abilities by providing easy access to information without requiring deep engagement or critical thinking.

AICognitive ImpactTechnologyApr 20, 2026score 2.402 posts · 585 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses concerns about AI chatbots potentially reducing users' intelligence, referencing a BBC article. It highlights the debate around the impact of AI on cognitive abilities and raises questions about the long-term effects of relying on chatbots for information.

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AI chatbots may be reducing users' cognitive abilities by providing easy access to information without requiring deep engagement or critical thinking.
Parent: AIEntity: AI chatbotsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026Target: AI chatbots' impact on cognitive abilities

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BBC: AI chatbots could be making you stupider https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260417-ai-chatbots-could-be-making-you-stupider #ai #llm
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AI chatbots could be making you stupider L: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260417-ai-chatbots-could-be-making-you-stupider C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47834134 posted on 2026.04.20 at 09:36:11 (c=1, p=4)
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Ya think? "AI chatbots could be making you stupider" https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260417-ai-chatbots-could-be-making-you-stupider
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AI chatbots could be making you stupider https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260417-ai-chatbots-could-be-making-you-stupider
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AI chatbots could be making you stupider https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260417-ai-chatbots-could-be-making-you-stupider #ai #bbc
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AI chatbots could be making you stupider www.bbc.com/future/artic... AI chatbots could be making yo...
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AI chatbots could be making you stupider https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260417-ai-chatbots-could-be-making-you-stupider
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Apr 22, 2026
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AI chatbots could be making you stupider https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260417-ai-chatbots-could-be-making-you-stupider
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AI chatbots could be making you stupider https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20260417-ai-chatbots-could-be-making-you-stupider?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE @artificial-intelligence-mhartley2012
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AI chatbots could be making you stupider https://lemmy.bestiver.se/post/1059867
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