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Is ChatGPT Making People Dumber?

11-Nov-25 18:00

Is ChatGPT Making People Dumber?

While ChatGPT is becoming a regular part of people's lives, the backlash against relying on it also grows. Some employers say ChatGPT-dependent hires struggle with basic problem-solving, while neuroscientists warn of “cognitive debt” from bypassing mental effort. So we ask our listeners: Is ChatGPT making people dumber, or less hirable?

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Produced by: Evening Edition

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Susan Tam


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