Academics Spar Over Whether Outsiders May Critique AI Research

A debate erupted over whether scholars outside AI are qualified to critique its research. Yoav Goldberg argued critics should be answered with explanations, not dismissed as unqualified, while others defended the value of domain expertise and peer review.

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