In a recent Nature article, Diana Kwon explores the growing—but uneven—use of generative AI in scholarly writing and peer review. Nature conducted a global survey of over 5,000 researchers that found that the majority of respondents found it acceptable to use AI for editing or translation. However, views were splintered on the use of AI for drafting papers or reviews. The survey revealed widespread uncertainty about what kind of AI use requires disclosure and whether one should disclose at all. While many see AI as a neutral tool, others liken its use to cheating. Among her concluding points, Kwon notes that early-career researchers are leading the way in experimenting with AI, but overall adoption remains low.
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