Treating LLMs as Free Postdocs Raises Concerns
skoularidou · x · 2026-08-28
The author expresses concern over the perspective that an LLM is like a free postdoc for a PI. Practically, postdocs are already underpaid and exploited, with their intellectual property often misused. This comparison highlights potential ethical issues in research workflows.
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