Subscribe now

Technology

Scientists prefer feedback from ChatGPT to judgement by peers

Scientific research must be reviewed by other scientists before it is published, but some researchers say they find feedback from ChatGPT more useful

By Jeremy Hsu

18 October 2023

Scientific journals

Peer-reviewing research is an important component of modern science

PolyPloiid/Shutterstock

ChatGPT can provide researchers with useful feedback on their papers, suggesting it could supplement the human peer review process that helps scientific journals decide which studies to publish. But others are sceptical that ChatGPT could play a role in peer review.

Peer review is a critical component of scientific publishing. However, many journals and research conferences are struggling to recruit enough human peer reviewers – who typically volunteer their time for free – to evaluate the growing number of submitted papers.

“It’s getting harder …

To continue reading, subscribe today with our introductory offers

View introductory offers

No commitment, cancel anytime*

Offer ends 28th October 2023.

*Cancel anytime within 14 days of payment to receive a refund on unserved issues.

Inclusive of applicable taxes (VAT)

or

Existing subscribers

Sign in to your account