AI-audited errors in Saez and Zucman's research spark backlash: 'it's just a DDoS attack'
zetalyrae · x · 2026-10-30
- Marginal Revolution shared a piece cataloging errors in economists Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman's research, drawing sharp criticism.
- Critics argue an AI told to find mistakes will always find some — the real work is judging which errors matter, and uncritically amplifying such AI-generated error lists amounts to a DDoS attack that discredits the reposter.
- The episode highlights a broader credibility gap between bulk AI-generated critiques and substantive academic review.
Related event: Economists Across the Aisle Slam AI 'Audit' of Saez-Zucman Wealth Tax Paper(6 posts)→
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