AI Syndrome: an intellectual asset for students or a progressive cognitive decline
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Purpose To investigate and to raise awareness about the influence of AI-powered software on the cognitive development of medical students, as well as the possible long-term ramifications.Method This study combed through the literature on the use of AI in clinical settings and medical education, including chatbots powered by AI such as Chatgpt and Dale. The potential advantages and disadvantages of employing AI software for learning and complementing medical education, as well as its influence on critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, were assessed.Results no data analysis was performed.Conclusions AI-powered software in medical education has potential benefits and drawbacks. While it can improve medical diagnosis and treatment and provide access to learning resources, the misuse of AI as a shortcut may hinder cognitive development and have long-term implications.
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A decline in independent problem-solving and quick decision-making skills could compromise patient safety.
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- Authors
- Ahmad, O., maliha, H., & Ahmed, I.
- Affiliations
- Riphah International University (PK)
- Aga Khan University (PK)
- Corresponding author
- Ahmad, Owais
- Ahmed, Isra
- Venue
- Asian Journal of Psychiatry
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2024-04
- Volume
- 94
- Pages
- 103969
- ISSN
- 1876-2018 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W4391691706
- Cited by
- 14
- References
- 10
- Citations by year
- 2026: 5 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 2
- FWCI
- 1.31
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Asian Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Health Informatics › Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Innovations in Medical Education
- Keywords
- artificial intelligence in medical education, AI chatbots, ChatGPT, cognitive decline, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, medical students, AI misuse, long-term cognitive outcomes
- MeSH terms
- Artificial Intelligence, Cognition, Humans, Learning, Students, Medical, Syndrome, Cognitive Dysfunction
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