OpenAI introduced Prism, a free AI‑powered LaTeX‑based workspace that helps scientists draft papers, generate citations, create diagrams and collaborate in real time. While the tool aims to reduce formatting burdens and accelerate research workflows, many researchers worry that its ease of use could overwhelm peer review with papers that lack substantive contribution, intensifying what publishers call “AI slop.” OpenAI’s vice president for Science highlighted the growing reliance on AI in hard‑science topics, but critics caution that the capacity to evaluate research has not kept pace with the new tool’s capabilities. Leia mais →

Large language models (LLMs) are driving a surge in scientific manuscript submissions, especially among researchers with limited English proficiency. Papers generated with LLM assistance display higher linguistic complexity, yet they are less likely to reach peer‑reviewed publication. The AI‑generated work also cites a broader array of sources, including more books and recent papers, suggesting a diversification of references. Researchers caution that many manuscripts may still undergo extensive human editing, and that recent drafts could be under‑represented in publication metrics, potentially skewing the observed effects. Leia mais →