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AI preprints likened to sewage before peer review

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A Mastodon user expressed concern that AI companies are releasing scientific preprints without adequate peer review, likening the practice to flooding the scientific community with "sewage water." The user argues that preprints, like sewage, require treatment through peer review before they can be considered a useful resource, and that current AI-driven preprint releases lack this crucial step. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the quality and vetting of AI-related scientific preprints.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a user on a social media platform about AI preprints.

Read on Mastodon — mastodon.social →

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AI preprints likened to sewage before peer review

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Scientific preprints are a bit like sewage water. Sure, they might eventually become a useful resource, but first they need to be treated by peer review to be c

    Scientific preprints are a bit like sewage water. Sure, they might eventually become a useful resource, but first they need to be treated by peer review to be clear of toxic statements. OpenAI and the like are currently flooding the streets of the scientific world with sewage wat…

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