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Multiple studies have found that the use of generative AI tools can harm intelligence and creativity. Here's how to use it to ...
Generative AI critics and advocates are both racing to gather evidence that the new technology stunts (or boosts) human ...
OnePlus will celebrate the launch of its upcoming Nord 5 with this new game to blast away “brain rot”.
ESPN's NBA Draft coverage is receiving unflattering reviews as the network limps into the NBA offseason with a lot to think about.
Experts explain whether "brain rot" is real, a sleep scientist shares the best time to set your alarm to avoid hitting snooze, and more from TODAY for June 6, 2025.
Brain rot, a phrase popular among Gen Z and Alpha, is also a notably self-deprecating term, Benjamin K. Johnson, Ph.D., an associate professor of advertising at the University of Florida, tells ...
It’s been almost half a year since AI-generated characters with Italian-ish names started spreading online. Making sense of Italian brain rot, including why some characters are controversial and ...
Doomscrolling. Instagram obsessions. Mindless YouTube video viewing. Distracting behaviours, yes, but can they actually rot a person's brain? Last year, Oxford University Press designated "brain ...
In 2024, the Oxford University Press declared “brain rot” the word of the year. If Ohio is just a midwestern state to you and mewwing is something your cat does, you might not be as familiar ...
‘Brain rot’ was also declared Oxford’s Word of the Year in 2024. Here's how to know if you're experiencing it, and the many ways to counter it.
In our fast-paced world, maintaining mental sharpness is crucial. "Brain rot" can occur quietly. Thankfully, simple daily habits can greatly enhance cognitive health. Here are some effective ...
Meet Ballerina Cappuccina and the Italian brain rot crew, an absurd group of A.I.-generated characters that are flooding TikTok. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta The first thing you need to know about ...