Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence is reshaping daily life, but when it comes to the brain, not all offloading is equal. At #AspenIdeas, Dr. Fanny Elahi offered a nuanced take on living and thinking alongside AI.
Her message: don't resist #AI — be intentional with it. Some tasks our brains no longer need to carry. Others we must consciously protect. For Dr. Elahi, the more exciting frontier is what AI can do for individuals with cognitive impairment — preserving cognitive function and social engagement for longer.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping daily life, but when it comes to the brain, not all offloading is equal. At #AspenIdeas, Dr. Fanny Elahi offered a nuanced take on living and thinking alongside AI.
Her message: don't resist #AI — be intentional with it. Some tasks our brains no longer need to carry. Others we must consciously protect. For Dr. Elahi, the more exciting frontier is what AI can do for individuals with cognitive impairment — preserving cognitive function and social engagement for longer.










