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Claim Text: Dr. Adam Green, a cognitive neuroscientist at Georgetown University, says that part of how A.I. is making us dumber is "undercutting the development of learning how to think in younger people that now have an alternative."
Simplified Text: Dr. Adam Green, a cognitive neuroscientist at Georgetown University, states that AI contributes to making people dumber by "undercutting the development of learning how to think in younger people."
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Claim Maker: Dr. Adam Green
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Dr. Adam Green", "organization": "Georgetown University" }
Subject Tags: Artificial Intelligence Education Cognitive Science
UUID: 03a9400a-eb07-44ad-bde3-c3e4c73e5b8e
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM (1 week ago)

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Will A.I. Make Your Brain Lazy? Here’s What the New Research Actually Shows.

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https://nytimes.com/interactive/2026/09/29/magazine/ai-chatbots-brain-development-study.html

New research suggests that while AI can improve performance on certain tasks, over-reliance on it can hinder critical thinking and long-term learning. The studies indicate that how AI is used, either as a shortcut or a learning aid, determines its impact on cognitive development.

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