The Hype and Potential of AI Tools in Research

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This chapter discusses the transformative power of AI tools in scientific research, highlighting the need for caution and proper use. It explores the concerns of anthropomorphizing AI and potential misuse, while also discussing the benefits and future potential of generative AI in speeding up scientific processes and enabling non-specialists to interact with the system.

In the past year, generative AIs have been taking the world by storm. ChatGPT, Bard, DALL-E and more, are changing the nature of how content is produced. In science, they could help transform and streamline publishing. However, they also come with plenty of risks.

In this episode of Nature's Take we discuss how these AIs are impacting science and what the future might hold.

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