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The Guardian — AI · September 25, 2026 · On the brief until October 9, 2026

We all know a lack of exercise is bad for our bodies. So what is relying on AI doing to our brains? | Devi Sridhar

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Handling writing and problem-solving tasks formerly done by student brains

A public health professor warns that regular reliance on generative AI risks damaging long-term brain function. Most undergraduates now report using these automated tools for assessed coursework, even as early EEG tests show weaker brain connectivity during AI-assisted writing. These trends challenge university assessment models and suggest future health problems linked to cognitive disuse.

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Instructors and health researchers must weigh the convenience of automated writing tools against the biological need for mental effort to maintain cognitive health.

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