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LLMs likened to cognitive viruses in new research paper

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A new research paper proposes viewing the spread of large-language models (LLMs) through a cognitive virus analogy. The study models user transitions from independent to dependent use, suggesting that social transmission and reinforcement can lead to rapid adoption and potential loss of cognitive competence. The research also identifies conditions for 'cognitive immunization' by reducing transmission and increasing reversibility. AI

IMPACT This research suggests that widespread LLM adoption could lead to a decline in human cognitive abilities, highlighting the need for strategies to mitigate such risks.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains a research paper discussing LLMs. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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LLMs likened to cognitive viruses in new research paper

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "Large-Language Models as a Cognitive Virus Large-language models (LLMs) are rapidly becoming part of human culture, reshaping how information is produced, tran

    "Large-Language Models as a Cognitive Virus Large-language models (LLMs) are rapidly becoming part of human culture, reshaping how information is produced, transmitted, and used. Here we propose that their diffusion can be understood through a viral analogy, with LLM use spreadin…

    LINKS arxiv.org/…/2609.03344

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