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Do you think you’re overusing AI? Redditors debated if “AI addiction is real” after a user shared they spend around 20 hours a week chatting with AI.
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🤖 Who Uses AI better…Researchers or AI Tools?
A global survey of 5,000 researchers in 70+ countries sheds light on how AI is transforming science—but also where humans are still leading the charge. Let's break it down:
First up—AI’s current role
Most researchers agree that AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are game-changers. 62% believe AI already outperforms humans in tasks like error detection, plagiarism checks, and organizing citations. However, only 45% currently use AI in their daily work.
What are they doing with AI? Mainly proofreading, translation, and manuscript editing. That’s helpful, but it’s far from groundbreaking.
Next—future potential
Here’s where it gets exciting: 72% of researchers want to use AI for manuscript prep in the next two years, while 67% are eager for AI to help with literature reviews and data processing. Early-career scientists are especially pumped about using AI for grant writing and finding collaborators—things senior researchers usually have more experience with.
But not everyone is convinced. When it comes to complex tasks like identifying research gaps or recommending journals, many still feel humans do a better job.
So, who does it better?
Let’s call this a draw. AI shines in repetitive tasks and heavy data processing, but researchers still trust their own expertise for nuanced decisions.
Btw, here’s a fun stat: Researchers using AI tools save 1+ hour every workday, with some reporting even more time saved. That’s like squeezing an extra day into your workweek!
Why it matters: AI is making waves in research, but there’s still room for improvement—and adoption. With tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Gemini gaining traction, the next few years could redefine how science is done.
Now, what do you think? Are researchers ready to pass the baton to AI, or is the human touch still irreplaceable?
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AI HIGHLIGHTS
🔍 Google quietly removed its promise not to use AI for weapons or surveillance from its website. The company now says it aims to support national security while following AI ethics. This comes after backlash over military contracts.
🤖 A Reddit user admitted spending 20 hours a week chatting with AI instead of gaming or watching movies. Others debated: Is AI the new Netflix, or is this a real addiction? How much AI use is too much?
📢 1-800-ChatGPT WhatsApp Updates. You can now send voice notes and images to ChatGPT on WhatsApp, and it will reply with text. Plus, users can soon log in for premium perks.
🛣️ AI + Biomass = Self-Healing Roads? Researchers are using AI and biomass waste to create self-healing asphalt that could fix cracks on its own. This tech, backed by Google Cloud, may solve the UK’s pothole crisis.
📉 AI isn’t the future - it’s happening now
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In just 2 weeks, AI jumped from 9.1% to 26.6% on tasks that once seemed untouchable. Jobs are shifting faster than anyone imagined.
Here’s the thing: It’s no longer about if AI will change your work—it’s about how prepared you are. The tools we have today are light-years ahead of what we had just weeks ago. If you’re not thinking about how to work with AI, you might get left behind. It’s go time.
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