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Users who engaged actively with AI showed initial decreases but also demonstrated increased memory recall and neural activity when transitioning into AI-assisted tasks.
A staggering 83.3% of participants struggled to quote their own work, not because their brains were weaker but because passive reliance on AI eroded ownership and personal memory—highlighting the importance of active engagement.
This distinction underscores that how we use AI matters far more than whether we use it. Passive consumption leads to atrophy; active, purposeful collaboration leads to growth.
Personal Responsibility: Training Your Brain and AI
Julia advocates for intentional AI use:
- Train your AI by inputting your own data, ideas, and sources, making it a reflection of your knowledge.