What Do Scientists Really Think About AI Chatbots?

In this episode, Anca dives into a fascinating study recently published in The Lancet Digital Health, which surveyed over 2,400 researchers from 90+ countries to understand their perspectives on AI chatbots in the scientific process. Are tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard transforming research, or are they just another tech trend?

Topics Covered:

• How researchers are using AI chatbots for tasks like manuscript editing, translation, and workflow automation

• Barriers to adoption: concerns about transparency, accuracy, and data privacy

• The lack of institutional training and policies around AI tools

• The growing interest in AI training and the future role of chatbots in research

Credits:
Production: MedShake Studio
Host: Anca Petre

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