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"Catastrophic effects": Can AI turn us into imbeciles? This scientist fears for the worst (www.psypost.org)

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[–] Renneder 4 points 1 year ago

• The development of artificial intelligence may lead to a technological singularity when it begins to go beyond human control.

• ChatGPT is a tool designed to understand and generate human-like text based on data fed into it.

• Dominguez is concerned about the risks that AI chatbots may pose to higher-order executive functions.

• Artificial intelligence can act as a “cognitive prosthesis,” performing cognitive tasks on behalf of humans.

• Gamification involves adding game elements to non-game activities to improve decision making.

• The article warns of potential risks associated with the close integration of artificial intelligence into cognitive processes.

• Cognitive offloading can be a useful mechanism, but with technologies such as ChatGPT there is a risk of slowing cognitive development and problem-solving abilities.