Open, reproducible science may force scientists into curator and validator roles
rbhar90 · x · 2026-07-25
The author argues that frontier AI labs should not routinely deprecate models if science is to remain open and reproducible.
- Secretive labs are a poor foundation for reproducible research, especially if models disappear before others can verify results years later.
- As automated reasoning systems spread, the role of scientists may shift toward curation and validation rather than only discovery.
- The piece also pushes back on anthropomorphizing search bots: deciding what matters in research still requires human taste and judgment.
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