AI in research: we need to stop treating every AI-related issue as misconduct
Shared norms for using it responsibly, however, are still catching up.At the same time, confidence in whether AI is being used responsibly remains uneven. In our survey, 71% of respondents were concerned about misuse of AI tools, with 53% of researchers stating they had observed what they believe to be ‘AI misuse’ by peers. This point is of critical importance; researchers are adopting AI tools faster than shared norms for responsible use are emerging.
- ▪Shared norms for using it responsibly, however, are still catching up.At the same time, confidence in whether AI is being used responsibly remains uneven.
- ▪In our survey, 71% of respondents were concerned about misuse of AI tools, with 53% of researchers stating they had observed what they believe to be ‘AI misuse’ by peers.
- ▪This point is of critical importance; researchers are adopting AI tools faster than shared norms for responsible use are emerging.
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Science newsRobotics and AIAI in research: why we need to stop treating every AI-related issue as misconduct AI in research: why we need to stop treating every AI-related issue as misconduct Image: Shutterstock.comAuthor: Simone Ragavooloo, Research Integrity Portfolio ManagerAI use in research is now the norm, but the boundaries of acceptable use remain unclear.Our award-winning whitepaper, Unlocking AI’s untapped potential: responsible innovation in research and publishing, found that AI use in research is increasing rapidly year on year, with many feeling a pressure to adopt AI or risk being left behind. Shared norms for using it responsibly, however, are still catching up.At the same time, confidence in whether AI is being used responsibly remains uneven.
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