Why ML Peer Reviews Always Need Chasing

thegautamkamath · x · 2026-07-19

The author recalls taking reviewing very seriously during their early PhD years, noting that in theoretical computer science, one could generally expect senior researchers to provide detailed feedback.

However, in the machine learning field, reviewing often feels like "forced homework." Without constant follow-ups and reminders, many reviewers simply fail to complete their reviews on schedule.

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