Will AI Stretch Our Minds–or Stunt Them?
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The article 'Will AI stretch our minds–or stunt them?' explores the potential impact of AI on human cognitive abilities, sparking discussion on whether AI will enhance or diminish our mental capacities.
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allears
2 months ago
I didn't read the article, but any technology that simply finds the most relevant words and phrases from the internet isn't going to stretch anybody's mind.
fortran77Author
2 months ago
https://archive.ph/iUqcK
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