Children and AI: lower cognitive control, expert advice for parents
A study in Cerebral Cortex reports lower cognitive control in children while they use ChatGPT. The NYT Magazine cited research on 'cognitive stunting' in children, and PBS published advice for parents.
Who is affected and how
- parent
- When your child uses AI, consider seeking another adult's view, as experts advise.
Sources
- Lower engagement of cognitive control in children on ChatGPT | Cerebral Cortex | Oxford Academicacademic.oup.com · Oct 6, 2026
- NYT Magazine: researchers see 'cognitive stunting' in kids on AI | AI Weeklyaiweekly.co · Oct 5, 2026
- Helpful or harmful? When it comes to AI and young kids, experts have these tips for parents | PBS Newspbs.org · Oct 6, 2026
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