The Changing Role of Writing in the Digital Age Over the last decade, the rise of artificial intelligence has begun reshaping many aspects of how we think, learn, and communicate. Writing—once considered an exclusively human cognitive process—is now often aided by tools like ChatGPT. This shift in how essays are produced, especially among students and content creators, raises questions about its long-term impact on the brain. The concern is not only about academic integrity but also about how our brains adapt when outsourcing cognitive tasks to an AI system. Relying on Assistance: A Double-Edged Sword When a person types a…