Economists warn AI writing use threatens PhD skill-building
paulnovosad · x · 2026-11-11
Economist Daniel Gross discusses research on AI use in PhD training: if writing is an essential activity that builds core research skills, the findings underscore the challenge of sustaining expertise development as AI becomes more capable.
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