Everything on Cognitive Science

AI-modified images cause significant false memory formation, with users showing 2.5x higher confidence in incorrect details. This challenges the reliability of human testimony in legal and corporate contexts.

Impact: Legal and compliance teams must develop new verification methods for visual evidence to prevent manipulation.

— from AI Memory Manipulation and Market Realities · Tech and Tales· Oct 17, 2026

EEG measurements show that LLM assistance reduces brain activation, leading to poorer memory retention and skill degradation in experts.

Impact: Enterprises risk long-term skill atrophy in key roles if AI is used without compensatory cognitive training.

— from AI Impact on Cognition and Cybercrime · Tech and Tales· Jan 31, 2026