A widely shared claim that AI ‘slop’ causes cognitive decline and violent tendencies in children traces back to a single, non-peer-reviewed GNET analysis based on online monitoring.

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He’s still super bullish on AI. But speaking at the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Convergence AI event recently, Cuban explained that he distinguishes between two types of AI users. One will thrive. One ...

Recent academic studies define brain rot as a state of reduced cognitive performance, poor concentration and mental fatigue caused by overconsuming low-quality, short-form digital content like TikTok, ...

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