Crypto researcher: may AI break the scam that is academic publishing
evilsocket · x · 2026-10-11
A prominent cryptography researcher amplified the argument that AI might finally break the long-criticized academic publishing industry, where publishers profit heavily from subscription and APC fees while contributing little to actual peer review or content production. The post reflects growing academic frustration with publishing monopolies and bets on AI as a disruptive force.
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