Tag: Generative ai

In May 2024, a Google AI-generated search summary bizarrely advised users to eat at least one small rock per day, citing a satirical source as fact. This incident, which quickly went viral, forced a serious public discussion around a seemingly absurd question: is it okay to eat rocks in AI?

According to studies published in journals like *Nature* and evaluated by nutrition experts, ChatGPT meal plans, while convenient, often provide inaccurate nutritional data, especially regarding complex or restrictive diets. This reality check is crucial for anyone considering using AI for their dietary needs.

According to a study from MIT's Media Lab, students using AI chatbots for writing showed up to 55% less brain signal activity, leading many to question if relying on AI is the cognitive equivalent of eating junk food. The comparison points to the immediate, satisfying, but ultimately low-quality input that can result from a non-critical approach to using these tools.