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Agentic AI use surges in science, impacting research and grant proposals

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A growing number of researchers are incorporating generative AI into their scientific work, according to a recent Elsevier survey. The survey indicated that 58% of researchers have used AI tools, with a significant portion utilizing them for literature review and drafting grant proposals. This trend raises questions about the potential impact of agentic AI on traditional grant funding systems. AI

IMPACT Agentic AI may disrupt traditional grant funding processes as researchers increasingly adopt these tools for proposal drafting and literature summarization.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the potential impact of AI on grant funding systems, based on survey data and a Nature article, fitting the commentary category.

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Agentic AI use surges in science, impacting research and grant proposals

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