Economist Refuses to Review AI-Written Papers, Sparking Debate
Economist Paul Novosad says he will stop reviewing AI-generated papers, arguing they impose high review costs and destroy the reciprocal norms of academia. He warns AI writing will crowd out human writing wherever it is allowed, calling for segregated spaces.
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