A controlled experiment tied to the MIT Media Lab found that conversational AI chatbots powered by large language models can sharply increase the rate at which people form false memories about events ...

A recent study published in Applied Cognitive Psychology provides evidence that the types of false memories people form ...

THC doesn’t just blur memories—it can create new ones that never happened. In a controlled experiment, cannabis users were much more likely to recall words that were never shown and struggled with ...

Cannabis intoxication disrupts several memory systems at once, making people more likely to recall words that were never spoken.

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Cannabis is often known for its relaxing effects, but scientists are increasingly studying how it affects the brain, especially memory. A new study from Washington State University suggests that ...

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