Exploring how AI’s integration into daily life reshapes how we think, connect, and create.
- How cognitive offloading changes memory, curiosity, and self-perception
- Why emotional reliance on AI may reshape human connection
- What the Cognitive Dimming Effect means for the future of creativity
- How users, designers, and researchers can reverse cognitive drift
- How to balance innovation with awareness in a world of constant digital guidance
Artificial Intelligence is sneaky—it’s everywhere, helping, suggesting, and sometimes feeling… almost familiar. But while it seems effortless, there’s a quiet shift happening in how we think, explore, and connect.
With ChatGPT Apps, everything you need—designing, planning, booking—is right inside your chat. Sounds handy, right? But this seamless flow doesn’t just save time—it might subtly reshape attention, curiosity, and human behavior.
This NeuriLab paper explores that change: how AI isn’t just assisting our thoughts anymore—it’s joining the conversation. Perfect for curious teens, designers, developers, and anyone fascinated by the mind–machine bond.
✨ Dive into the full research paper below — scroll, explore, and take your time.
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Part of the NeuriLab Research Series by Neurinative — exploring the intersections of digital design, cognition, and psychology.
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Citation: Sameeha Saif. (2025). Digital Dependence & AI Companionship: The Psychology of ChatGPT App Integration. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17390604