Jessica Hullman: Verification Is Not Knowledge — Science Needs More Than AI Answers
rvp · x · 2026-11-03
Professor Jessica Hullman argues that the rush to produce formally verified scientific outputs with AI must not be mistaken for genuine human knowledge. Prioritizing raw correctness over conceptual comprehension leaves a mountain of verified claims that no human community can explain or take accountability for when they fail. Science, she contends, is an active human practice of shared understanding — not a passive library of answers.
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