New research says using AI reduces brain activity – but does that mean it's making us dumber?
					
						
						June 20, 2025
					
					
						
						7 min read
					
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					SkillMX Editorial Desk
									
				
				
				MIT study suggests that using AI tools reduces brain activity in some ways. But how we use AI, like any other piece of technology, is what really matters. The "cognitive cost" of AI may be tied less to its presence and more to its purpose.