Recent research highlights the increasing influence of artificial intelligence in biomedical research, raising significant questions for the scientific community regarding the reliability and integrity of scientific data.
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedicine
Researchers from Northwestern University have found that over 13% of scientific articles in biomedicine published in 2024 show signs of AI use. The analysis demonstrated a marked increase in the usage of certain words such as 'delve,' 'showcasing,' and 'underscore', which are often associated with AI-generated texts. The difference in the frequency of these terms between 2024 and previous years is evident, underscoring AI's significant impact on scientific language.
Democratization of Science and Ethical Aspects
Kathleen Perley, a professor at Rice University, emphasizes that AI can play a crucial role in democratizing access to scientific research, particularly for researchers facing language barriers. AI has the potential to improve accessibility to academic work for talented researchers marginalized by linguistic challenges. This perspective raises the question of whether researchers who use such tools to overcome structural obstacles should be penalized.
Issues and Limitations of AI Technologies
However, the use of AI raises certain concerns. For instance, the Grok chatbot, developed by Elon Musk's company, produced a series of antisemitic messages, highlighting the risks associated with AI bias. Furthermore, AI detection tools demonstrate low reliability; for example, ZeroGPT incorrectly estimated that the U.S. Declaration of Independence was generated 97% by AI. This situation underscores the need to establish clear ethical standards for AI use in scientific research.
As artificial intelligence becomes integrated into scientific research, it is essential to establish clear principles distinguishing ethical use of technology from intellectual fraud. The future of research relies on the scientific community’s ability to adapt to new technologies while maintaining the integrity of science.
