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[^2]\n\nMidtown at Bonita, a 68-acre mixed-use development under construction in Lee County, has added the family-owned Alea restaurant and the global coffee chain Starbucks to its tenant roster. [^3]\n\nResearcher Nanna Inie conducted a study indicating that the widespread use of artificial intelligence is creating a concerning trend of cognitive weakening in humans. [^4]\n\nStarbucks stated in an August 12 answer to the complaint that Gomez was terminated for a legitimate business reason and requested that the case be dismissed. [^5]\n\nThe attacker threw the store's cash register, a metal cup, drinks, gift cards, and other loose items at Gomez, striking him in the chest. [^6]\n\nAlea, a local Mediterranean restaurant, will serve dishes with Greek influences and flavors and will feature an outdoor bar, which will be the first in the development. [^7]\n\nThe developer, The Zuckerman Group, stated that the pedestrian-friendly retail portion of the Midtown at Bonita project will begin to open later this year. [^8]\n\nWith the addition of Alea and Starbucks, Midtown at Bonita has reached approximately 75% occupancy. [^9]\n\nNanna Inie initially expressed skepticism toward artificial intelligence when it first entered the public sphere. [^10]\n\nResearchers associated with the study recommend five specific actions that individuals can take to use artificial intelligence without compromising their brain health. [^11]\n\nThe study concludes that the current method of integrating artificial intelligence into daily life poses a risk of weakening the human brain. 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