Everyone’s freaking out that ChatGPT is melting our brains but the truth might be way simpler. A new MIT study says we’re offloading too much thinking to AI. But maybe the real issue is that schools haven’t changed in 90 years.We’ll talk about:<ul><li>Why the “AI is making us dumb” panic feels like déjà vu</li><li>The IQ drop everyone blames on smartphones (and what they’re not telling you)</li><li>Gemini 3’s wild new upgrades in vision, video, and UI understanding</li><li>A $500K Google Hackathon that tests whether we’re all just prompt parrots</li></ul>Keywords: ChatGPT, cognitive debt, Gemini 3 Pro, AI education, vibe coding, MIT study, Google hackathon, AI tools, smartogenic societyLinks:<ol><li>Newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aifire.co/subscribe">Sign up for our FREE daily newsletter.</a></li><li>Our Community: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://community.aifire.co/">Get 3-level AI tutorials across industries.</a></li><li>Join AI Fire Academy: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aifire.co/upgrade">500+ advanced AI workflows ($14,500+ Value)</a></li></ol>Our Socials:<ol><li>Facebook Group: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/aifire.co">Join 272K+ AI builders</a></li><li>X (Twitter): <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/aifireco">Follow us for daily AI drops</a></li><li>YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@aifire.official">Watch AI walkthroughs & tutorials</a></li></ol>

Everyone’s freaking out that ChatGPT is melting our brains but the truth might be way simpler. A new MIT study says we’re offloading too much thinking to AI. But maybe the real issue is that schools haven’t changed in 90 years. We’ll talk about:Why the “AI is making us dumb” panic feels like déjà vuThe IQ drop everyone blames on smartphones (and what they’re not telling you)Gemini 3’s wild new upgrades in vision, video, and UI understandingA $500K Google Hackathon that tests whether we’re all just prompt parrotsKeywords: ChatGPT, cognitive debt, Gemini 3 Pro, AI education, vibe coding, MIT study, Google hackathon, AI tools, smartogenic society Links:Newsletter: Sign up for our FREE daily newsletter.Our Community: Get 3-level AI tutorials across industries.Join AI Fire Academy: 500+ advanced AI workflows ($14,500+ Value)Our Socials:Facebook Group: Join 272K+ AI buildersX (Twitter): Follow us for daily AI dropsYouTube: Watch AI walkthroughs & tutorials

Everyone’s freaking out that ChatGPT is melting our brains but the truth might be way simpler. A new MIT study says we’re offloading too much thinking to AI. But maybe the real issue is that schools haven’t changed in 90 years.We’ll talk about:<ul><li>Why the “AI is making us dumb” panic feels like déjà vu</li><li>The IQ drop everyone blames on smartphones (and what they’re not telling you)</li><li>Gemini 3’s wild new upgrades in vision, video, and UI understanding</li><li>A $500K Google Hackathon that tests whether we’re all just prompt parrots</li></ul>Keywords: ChatGPT, cognitive debt, Gemini 3 Pro, AI education, vibe coding, MIT study, Google hackathon, AI tools, smartogenic societyLinks:<ol><li>Newsletter: <a href="https://www.aifire.co/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up for our FREE daily newsletter.</a></li><li>Our Community: <a href="https://community.aifire.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get 3-level AI tutorials across industries.</a></li><li>Join AI Fire Academy: <a href="https://www.aifire.co/upgrade" rel="noopener noreferrer">500+ advanced AI workflows ($14,500+ Value)</a></li></ol>Our Socials:<ol><li>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/aifire.co" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join 272K+ AI builders</a></li><li>X (Twitter): <a href="https://x.com/aifireco" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow us for daily AI drops</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@aifire.official" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch AI walkthroughs &amp; tutorials</a></li></ol>

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AI Fire – Master AI with practical guides. Your daily hub for AI-powered productivity. Join 72,000+ professionals from Google, Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and more. AI Fire Podcast is your go-to resource for everything AI, from the latest trends to how AI can transform your career. Hosted by the AI Fire team and AI enthusiasts, we focus on providing you with practical tips to boost your productivity using AI tools and strategies. Our mission is to help you keep up with AI trends, master new skills, and get more done in less time. Whether you're looking to make money with AI, dive into prompt engineering, or explore automation and AI workflows, we've got you covered.Sign up for our FREE daily newsletter: https://www.aifire.co/subscribeGet 3-level AI tutorials across industries in our Community: https://community.aifire.co/Join AI Fire Academy: 500+ advanced AI workflows ($14,500+ Value): https://www.aifire.co/upgradeEmail us: services@aifire.coIn the AI Fire Podcast, we cover a wide range of topics such as:How to make money with AIAI Tools and AI JobsPrompt EngineeringAI Automations and AI WorkflowsAI Research and AI ReportsAI Case StudiesAI Startups and AI BooksAI Grants and DealsOur Socials:Facebook Group: Join 212K+ AI builders – https://www.facebook.com/groups/aifire.coX (Twitter): Follow us for daily AI drops – https://x.com/aifirecoYouTube: Watch AI walkthroughs & tutorials – https://www.youtube.com/@aifire.official

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