The use of Large Language Models (LLMs) is significantly impacting the speed at which Computer Science PhD students can complete their degrees. These tools are reportedly accelerating the process of running experiments and writing academic papers. This has led to a discussion about whether PhD students are finishing their doctorates faster than before, and if not, what factors might be contributing to slower completion times despite the assistance of LLMs. AI
IMPACT LLMs are changing the pace of academic research, potentially speeding up PhD completion times and altering traditional research workflows.
RANK_REASON Discussion post on Reddit about the impact of LLMs on academic research speed.
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