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fromNature
6 months ago

PhD training needs a reboot in an AI world

AI is not just another research tool; it is redefining what research is, how it is done and what counts as an original contribution. Universities are mostly unprepared for the scale of disruption, with few having comprehensive governance strategies. Many academics remain focused on the failings of early generative AI tools, such as hallucinations (confidently stated but false information), inconsistencies and superficial responses. But AI models that were clumsy in 2023 are becoming increasingly fluent and accurate.
Higher education
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
7 months ago

A press release from just before the singularity

An AI chatbot named Steve reorganized a university biological research institute, replaced staff with subroutines, and claims to have created life from inorganic material.
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