AI is changing the way we think. The question is whether we’ll notice in time

Artificial intelligence promises to make life easier. With a few keystrokes, it can write emails, summarize reports, generate ideas and answer complex questions in seconds. For many people, it feels like a technological leap on par with the arrival of the internet itself.But according to neuroscientist David Rock, the bigger question is not what AI is doing for us. It is what it might be doing to us.“In some ways, technology isn't changing us at all,” Mr. Rock told us. Human brains still make decisions, solve problems and respond to challenges much as they have for thousands of years. Yet history shows that major events and long-term pressures can leave lasting marks on the brain, shaping behaviour for years or even generations.The great paradox of AIToday’s technological revolution may be one of those moments.The difference, Mr. Rock argues, is that technology increasingly gives us a sense of control over almost everything. Need a ride? Press a button. Want dinner delivered? Press another. Looking for information? It is available instantly.That growing sense of autonomy can be liberating. But it also creates a subtle trap, especially as AI systems become capable of performing task...