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A prevalent myth circulating online suggests that AI will make people lazy, dependent, and ultimately diminish human intelligence. This idea has gained traction, fueled by viral brain scans and alarmist memes claiming that AI use correlates with cognitive decline. Julia confronts this misconception head-on, referencing a recent MIT study involving 54 participants over four months. Contrary to the sensational narratives, the study reveals nuanced insights: AI users exhibited lower brain connectivity during tasks involving AI assistance, struggled to recall their own work, and felt less ownership of their essays.