Relying on AI is rotting your brain. But here’s what you can do about it | Carly Dober

Each new tech product is designed to make our lives easier and keep us mindlessly entertained. Switch off: embrace discomfort – and boredom Ever longed for your own personal assistant? In the ever quickening tech race, Meta has recently launched Muse, a new AI personal agent . Unlike traditional chatbots, this little AI tool will be able to fill out forms for you, organise calendars, pay bills and make reservations.

Meta describes Muse as a personal agent “ built for everyone ”. The launch comes at a time when AI agents have been making headlines for hacking into government websites , public agencies and businesses. However, my immediate concern is a little closer to home. I work as a psychologist, and I’m often talking to clients about lifestyle habits that lead to short-term gain but incur long-term pain. Our brains have a beautiful way…