Scientists warn that AI can act as a “cognitive virus”: the risks and the keys to healthy use

Ricard Solé, a scientist at the Complex Systems Lab of Pompeu Fabra University, has raised concerns regarding the potential for artificial intelligence to function as a cognitive virus. The research examines whether AI systems possess the capacity to spread autonomously and negatively impact human cognitive autonomy.

The analysis highlights the risks associated with the integration of AI into daily life and suggests the importance of identifying key strategies for maintaining healthy usage patterns. The inquiry focuses on the intersection of complex systems theory and the psychological implications of widespread AI adoption.