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most citedYour Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task

152 citations · 174 across the 6 of their papers we have counts for

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cs.AI2026

Socrates went Nuclear: Comparing Interaction Strategies for AI systems in a Learning Context using Brain Sensing

Alexandre Clin Deffarges, Nataliya Kosmyna, Pattie Maes

Does unrestricted AI access bypass the cognitive effort required for learning, or does it streamline knowledge acquisition? This paper reports on a study where we compare three des…

cs.HC2025

Detecting Reading-Induced Confusion Using EEG and Eye Tracking

Haojun Zhuang, Dünya Baradari, Nataliya Kosmyna +4

Humans regularly navigate an overwhelming amount of information via text media, whether reading articles, browsing social media, or interacting with chatbots. Confusion naturally a…

cs.AI2025★ 152 cited

Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task

Nataliya Kosmyna, Eugene Hauptmann, Ye Tong Yuan +5

This study explores the neural and behavioral consequences of LLM-assisted essay writing. Participants were divided into three groups: LLM, Search Engine, and Brain-only (no tools)…

cs.HC2025★ 1 cited

Resonance: Drawing from Memories to Imagine Positive Futures through AI-Augmented Journaling

Wazeer Zulfikar, Treyden Chiaravalloti, Jocelyn Shen +2

People inherently use experiences of their past while imagining their future, a capability that plays a crucial role in mental health. Resonance is an AI-powered journaling tool de…

cs.HC2025★ 19 cited

NeuroChat: A Neuroadaptive AI Chatbot for Customizing Learning Experiences

Dünya Baradari, Nataliya Kosmyna, Oscar Petrov +2

Generative AI is transforming education by enabling personalized, on-demand learning experiences. However, current AI systems lack awareness of the learner's cognitive state, limit…

cs.HC2025★ 1 cited

MemPal: Leveraging Multimodal AI and LLMs for Voice-Activated Object Retrieval in Homes of Older Adults

Natasha Maniar, Samantha W. T. Chan, Wazeer Zulfikar +3

Older adults have increasing difficulty with retrospective memory, hindering their abilities to perform daily activities and posing stress on caregivers to ensure their wellbeing.…

q-bio.NC2024★ 1 cited

Analyzing Speech Motor Movement using Surface Electromyography in Minimally Verbal Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Wazeer Zulfikar, Nishat Protyasha, Camila Canales +13

Adults who are minimally verbal with autism spectrum disorder (mvASD) have pronounced speech difficulties linked to impaired motor skills. Existing research and clinical assessment…