ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
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artificial intelligence, cognitive functions, executive functions, university studentAbstract
The emergence of artificial intelligence in the public sphere has had a significant impact on global university education. In this context, this essay seeks to answer the following question: at what point do the artificial intelligences used by our students to support their academic work become tools that promote intellectual inactivity and slow the development of their executive functions? To answer this, a narrative literature review was conducted, focusing on the relevant topic in the Web of Science (WOS). This review included information published between 2022 and 2026 in English and Spanish, taking into account recent empirical evidence. The sole inclusion criterion was the intersection of artificial intelligence and executive functions in university students. Among the main findings is a concerning evidence regarding the use of AI and the deterioration of executive functions. Furthermore, the responses of some states and institutions regarding the regulation and prohibition of AI were analyzed. Finally, the need to promote ethical and targeted use for its optimal benefit is emphasized.
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