Neuropsychologist Kanimetov warns that the use of artificial intelligence is dangerous for schoolchildren, TechGPT reports in its Telegram channel.
The use of neural networks can have a negative impact on cognitive abilities, according to an interview with neuropsychologist Kubat Kanimetov. He clarified who is at risk with artificial intelligence.
Neural networks can be compared to calculators: they free up the brain from the need to perform routine procedures but also deprive it of valuable training. Kanimetov, a neuropsychologist at the Rainbow Neurological and Rehabilitation Center, believes that students who rely on artificial intelligence (AI) and ready-made solutions may forget how to think independently.
“Talking about the use of neural networks in the daily activities of schoolchildren, there is a flip side to this coin. When certain organizational rules that used to exist are absent, when one had to go to the library for information, accessibility (of knowledge) becomes easy. Neural networks become a universal answer key, which allows students to copy math homework or write an essay in Russian, complete various tasks effortlessly, and this becomes a disservice. Children who are not involved in organizational aspects, such as how to find something in textbooks but are skilled in using interactive technologies, are generally not successful in their school education,” said Kubat Kanimetov.
Unlike students, neural networks are not as harmful to adults, he continued. As for the developers of such tools, AI has a highly productive influence on their brains, according to the neuropsychologist.
“When it comes to performing professional tasks to achieve maximum results with minimal effort, neural networks are undoubtedly useful. And if we talk about people who create and program these neural networks, write corresponding algorithms, in other words, those who manage them, their brains develop dynamically, and their knowledge base also expands significantly,” added Kubat Kanimetov in an interview.
The expert advises those who are forced to use neural networks in their professional activities but are concerned about diminishing their cognitive abilities due to dependence on AI. According to him, such individuals should engage their brains more frequently during their free time.
“Anything related to learning foreign languages, new materials, analyzing information, reading, and writing is also a strong support for our mental faculties. It should be done systematically. It is essential to be constantly engaged in what you are doing. Moreover, one’s life should be diverse, avoiding focusing on just one thing,” recommended Kubat Kanimetov.
