The AI Nobel Prizes could change the focus of research
The Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry going to AI researchers signals a major shift in science, raising concerns about how it might influence future research directions. Julian Togelius warns that AI's growing prominence in science could discourage innovative research. He suggests academics might favor easier AI-supported simulations over challenging fundamental discoveries, noting "scientists follow the path of least resistance." Additionally, he cautions against computer scientists over confidently applying AI to fields they don't understand.
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